Total births
592
Girls' name · since 1974
Nikiya
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 592 babies named Nikiya, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 592
- total births
- 1974–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Nikiya is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 592 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nikiya has been recorded 592 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. 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 2025.
- 592 total births
- 1974–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
592 girls have been named Nikiya since 1974, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 592
- total births
- 1974–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nikiya was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
40 babies were named Nikiya in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Nikiya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikiya's full recorded timeline at 1995, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikiya at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nikiya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (1981)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Nikiya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nikiya's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nikiya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
73 births
- 1980s
1980s
156 births
- 1990s
1990s
124 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s 48
2010s
48 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 180 births (30% of all-time use).
How Nikiya 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 Nikiya's total volume
Nikiya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nikiya by state
Where Nikiya concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Nikiya's total US births 2.5%
Even split
15 of 592 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikiya? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 592 babies named Nikiya. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 40 births.
When was Nikiya most popular? ▼
Nikiya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Nikiya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikiya are New York (15 births), Georgia (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Nikiya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikiya since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nikiya? ▼
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 Nikiya's data
- Nikiya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (180 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nikiyas (15 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 Nikiya
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikiya
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Niki Girl
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Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nikia Girl
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Compare Nikiya side by side: Nikiya vs Nikki Nikiya vs Nikita Nikiya 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, 1974–2025 (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. "Nikiya: Baby Name Since 1974 - 592 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikiya. 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 Nikiya 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.