Total births
328
Girls' name · since 1975
Nikea
Nikea has 328 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 328
- total births
- 1975–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
328 girls have been named Nikea since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikea recorded 328 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2004.
- 328 total births
- 1975–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
328 girls have been named Nikea since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 328
- total births
- 1975–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Nikea was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
24 babies were named Nikea in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Nikea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikea's full recorded timeline at 1988, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikea at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Nikea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2004
- Peak year (1984)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Nikea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikea's strongest decade.
144 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Nikea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
144 births
- 1990s
1990s
96 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 144 births (44% of all-time use).
Nikea by state
Where Nikea concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 7 | 2.1% |
New York share of Nikea's total US births 2.1%
7 of 328 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikea? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 328 babies named Nikea. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 24 births.
When was Nikea most popular? ▼
Nikea was most popular in the 1980s decade with 144 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Nikea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikea are New York (7 births).
How long has the name Nikea been used? ▼
Records for Nikea go back to 1975, giving 30 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Nikea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikki, Nikita, Niki, Nikole, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nikea's data
- Nikea's decade-level peak was the 1980s (144 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nikeas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nikea
Nearby Names Like Nikea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikea
Nikki Girl
#3407 40,109 births
Nikita Girl
#4404 10,778 births
Niki Girl
#9639 7,048 births
Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nikia Girl
3,728 births
Compare Nikea side by side: Nikea vs Nikki Nikea vs Nikita Nikea vs Niki
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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, 1975–2004 (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. "Nikea: Baby Name Since 1975 - 328 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikea. 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 Nikea 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.