Total births
27
Girls' name · since 1978
Nikela
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Nikela, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1978–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
27 girls have been named Nikela since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikela recorded 27 times among girls since 1978, 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 1978 to 1992.
- 27 total births
- 1978–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 girls have been named Nikela since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 27
- total births
- 1978–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Nikela was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nikela in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nikela's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikela's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikela at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nikela popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1992
- Peak year (1978)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Nikela by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikela's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Nikela births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikela? ▼
27 babies have been named Nikela since 1978. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1978 with 6 births.
When was Nikela most popular? ▼
Nikela was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Nikela been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikela since 1978 -- 15 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Nikela? ▼
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 Nikela's data
- Nikela's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Nikela
Nearby Names Like Nikela
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikela
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 Nikela side by side: Nikela vs Nikki Nikela vs Nikita Nikela vs Niki
Related Names
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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, 1978–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikela: Baby Name Since 1978 - 27 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikela. 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 Nikela 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.