Total births
3,728
Unisex name · since 1971
Nikia
Nikia has 3,728 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1975 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 3,728
- total births
- 1971–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Nikia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,728 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Nikia recorded 3,728 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 2019.
- 3,728 total births
- 1971–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,728 girls have been named Nikia since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 3,728
- total births
- 1971–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Nikia was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
272 babies were named Nikia in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Nikia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikia's full recorded timeline at 1994, 21% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 79% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1975 peak of 272 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikia at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Nikia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2019
- Peak year (1975)
- 272
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Nikia popularity over time - boys
246 total births recorded since 1974 (Nikia as boys' name)
Nikia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikia's strongest decade.
1,307 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Nikia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
1,288 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,307 births
- 1990s
1990s
776 births
- 2000s 287
2000s
287 births
- 2010s 70
2010s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,307 births (35% of all-time use).
How Nikia 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 Nikia's total volume
Nikia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nikia by state
Where Nikia concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 306 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 251 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 197 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 191 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 177 | 4.7% |
| #6 | California | | 171 | 4.6% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 156 | 4.2% |
| #8 | Texas | | 119 | 3.2% |
New York share of Nikia's total US births 8.2%
Even split
306 of 3,728 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Nikia appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikia? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 3,728 babies named Nikia. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 272 births.
When was Nikia most popular? ▼
Nikia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,307 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Nikia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikia are New York (306 births), Illinois (251 births), Maryland (197 births).
Is Nikia a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nikia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,728 births, and as a boy's name it has 246 births.
How long has the name Nikia been used? ▼
Records for Nikia go back to 1971, giving 49 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Nikia? ▼
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 Nikia's data
- Nikia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,307 total births); usage has since declined to 70 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nikias (306 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 Nikia
Nearby Names Like Nikia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikia
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Nikita Girl
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Niki Girl
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Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nika Girl
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Compare Nikia side by side: Nikia vs Nikki Nikia vs Nikita Nikia 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, 1971–2019 (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. "Nikia: Baby Name Since 1971 - 3,728 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikia. 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 Nikia 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.