Total births
28
Girls' name · since 1977
Nikkea
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Nikkea, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1977–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Nikkea is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 28 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Nikkea recorded 28 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 1990.
- 28 total births
- 1977–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 girls have been named Nikkea since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 28
- total births
- 1977–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nikkea was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nikkea in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Nikkea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikkea's full recorded timeline at 1981, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 6 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikkea at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nikkea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1990
- Peak year (1977)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Nikkea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nikkea's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nikkea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikkea? ▼
Nikkea has been given to 28 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 6 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Nikkea most popular? ▼
Nikkea was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Nikkea been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikkea since 1977 -- 14 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Nikkea? ▼
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 Nikkea's data
- Nikkea's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- 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 Nikkea
Nearby Names Like Nikkea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikkea
Nikki Girl
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Nikita Girl
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Niki Girl
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Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nikia Girl
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Compare Nikkea side by side: Nikkea vs Nikki Nikkea vs Nikita Nikkea 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, 1977–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikkea: Baby Name Since 1977 - 28 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikkea. 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 Nikkea 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.