Total births
508
Girls' name · since 1974
Nikeya
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 508 babies named Nikeya, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 508
- total births
- 1974–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Nikeya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 508 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nikeya has been recorded 508 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2009.
- 508 total births
- 1974–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
508 girls have been named Nikeya since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 508
- total births
- 1974–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Nikeya was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
34 babies were named Nikeya in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Nikeya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikeya's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikeya at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nikeya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2009
- Peak year (1982)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Nikeya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikeya's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Nikeya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
104 births
- 1980s
1980s
210 births
- 1990s
1990s
130 births
- 2000s 64
2000s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 210 births (41% of all-time use).
How Nikeya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nikeya's total volume
Nikeya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nikeya by state
Where Nikeya concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
New York share of Nikeya's total US births 4.7%
Even split
24 of 508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikeya? ▼
508 babies have been named Nikeya since 1974. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1982 with 34 births.
When was Nikeya most popular? ▼
Nikeya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Nikeya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikeya are New York (24 births), Michigan (11 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Nikeya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikeya since 1974 -- 36 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Nikeya? ▼
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 Nikeya's data
- Nikeya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (210 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nikeyas (24 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 Nikeya
Nearby Names Like Nikeya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikeya
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
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Compare Nikeya side by side: Nikeya vs Nikki Nikeya vs Nikita Nikeya 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, 1974–2009 (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. "Nikeya: Baby Name Since 1974 - 508 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikeya. 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 Nikeya 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.