Total births
46
Girls' name · since 1977
Nikima
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 46 babies named Nikima, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 46
- total births
- 1977–1986
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
Nikima is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 46 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nikima has been recorded 46 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 1986.
- 46 total births
- 1977–1986 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 girls have been named Nikima since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1986.
- 46
- total births
- 1977–1986
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Nikima was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
12 babies were named Nikima in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Nikima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nikima splits its recorded history at 1981: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nikima at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nikima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1986
- Peak year (1981)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Nikima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikima's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Nikima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
14 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 32 births (70% of all-time use).
Nikima by state
Where Nikima concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 10.9% |
New York share of Nikima's total US births 10.9%
5 of 46 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikima? ▼
46 babies have been named Nikima since 1977. It was last recorded in 1986. The peak year was 1981 with 12 births.
When was Nikima most popular? ▼
Nikima was most popular in the 1980s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Nikima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikima are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Nikima been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikima since 1977 -- 10 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Nikima? ▼
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 Nikima's data
- New York records the most Nikimas (5 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 Nikima
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikima
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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, 1977–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikima: Baby Name Since 1977 - 46 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikima. 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 Nikima 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.