Total births
17
Girls' name · since 1978
Nikila
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Nikila, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1978–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Nikila sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 17 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Nikila recorded 17 times among girls since 1978, 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 1978 to 1994.
- 17 total births
- 1978–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 girls have been named Nikila since 1978, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 17
- total births
- 1978–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Nikila was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
7 babies were named Nikila in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Nikila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikila's full recorded timeline at 1979, 71% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 29% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1979 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikila at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nikila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1994
- Peak year (1979)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Nikila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nikila's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Nikila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikila? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 17 babies named Nikila. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 7 births.
When was Nikila most popular? ▼
Nikila was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Nikila been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikila since 1978 -- 17 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Nikila? ▼
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 Nikila's data
- Nikila's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- 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 Nikila
Nearby Names Like Nikila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikila
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Niki Girl
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Nikole Girl
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Nikia Girl
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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, 1978–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikila: Baby Name Since 1978 - 17 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikila. 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 Nikila 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.