Total births
38
Girls' name · since 1977
Nikema
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Nikema, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1977–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Nikema sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 38 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Nikema recorded 38 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1986.
- 38 total births
- 1977–1986 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 girls have been named Nikema since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1986.
- 38
- total births
- 1977–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Nikema was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
14 babies were named Nikema in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nikema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikema's SSA record in two at 1979 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 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikema at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nikema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1986
- Peak year (1978)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Nikema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nikema's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Nikema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 27 births (71% of all-time use).
Nikema by state
Where Nikema concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 13.2% |
New Jersey share of Nikema's total US births 13.2%
5 of 38 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikema? ▼
Nikema has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1986. 14 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Nikema most popular? ▼
Nikema was most popular in the 1970s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Nikema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikema are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nikema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikema since 1977 -- 10 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Nikema? ▼
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 Nikema's data
- Nikema's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 1980s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Nikemas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Nikema
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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, 1977–1986 (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. "Nikema: Baby Name Since 1977 - 38 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikema. 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 Nikema 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.