Total births
20
Girls' name · since 1976
Nikina
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 20 babies named Nikina, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1976–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
20 girls have been named Nikina since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikina recorded 20 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 1986.
- 20 total births
- 1976–1986 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 girls have been named Nikina since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1986.
- 20
- total births
- 1976–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Nikina was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
5 babies were named Nikina in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Nikina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikina's full recorded timeline at 1980, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births.
Nikina at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Nikina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1986
- Peak year (1976)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Nikina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nikina's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Nikina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikina? ▼
Nikina has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1986. 5 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Nikina most popular? ▼
Nikina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Nikina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikina since 1976 -- 11 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Nikina? ▼
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 Nikina's data
- Nikina's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1980s (10) -- 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 Nikina
Nearby Names Like Nikina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikina
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
3,728 births
Compare Nikina side by side: Nikina vs Nikki Nikina vs Nikita Nikina vs Niki
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikina: Baby Name Since 1976 - 20 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikina. 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 Nikina 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.