Total births
115
Boys' name · since 2003
Nikash
Nikash has 115 recorded births since 2003 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 115
- total births
- 2003–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Nikash sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 115 recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Nikash recorded 115 times among boys since 2003, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2022.
- 115 total births
- 2003–2022 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
115 boys have been named Nikash since 2003, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2022.
- 115
- total births
- 2003–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nikash was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
14 babies were named Nikash in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Nikash's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikash's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikash at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2003
Nikash popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2022
- Peak year (2009)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Nikash by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nikash's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nikash births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
50 births
- 2020s
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 50 births (43% of all-time use).
Nikash by state
Where Nikash concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 4.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 4.3% |
California share of Nikash's total US births 4.3%
Even split
5 of 115 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikash? ▼
Since 2003, Social Security records show 115 babies named Nikash. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 14 births.
When was Nikash most popular? ▼
Nikash was most popular in the 2010s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Nikash most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikash are California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nikash been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikash since 2003 -- 20 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Nikash? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikolas, Niko, Nikolai, Nikhil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nikash's data
- Nikash's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (50 total births) through the 2020s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nikashs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nikash
Nearby Names Like Nikash
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikash
Nikolas Boy
#730 24,035 births
Niko Boy
#344 14,629 births
Nikolai Boy
#593 11,027 births
Nikhil Boy
#2541 5,404 births
Nikko Boy
#1280 4,526 births
Compare Nikash side by side: Nikash vs Nikolas Nikash vs Niko Nikash vs Nikolai
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikash: Baby Name Since 2003 - 115 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikash. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nikash draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.