Total births
149
Girls' name · since 1973
Nitika
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 149 babies named Nitika, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 149
- total births
- 1973–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
149 girls have been named Nitika since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nitika has been recorded 149 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 2017.
- 149 total births
- 1973–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
149 girls have been named Nitika since 1973, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 149
- total births
- 1973–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Nitika was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
14 babies were named Nitika in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Nitika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nitika's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nitika at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Nitika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2017
- Peak year (2005)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Nitika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nitika's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Nitika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
28 births
- 2000s
2000s
48 births
- 2010s
2010s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 48 births (32% of all-time use).
Nitika by state
Where Nitika concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.4% |
California share of Nitika's total US births 3.4%
5 of 149 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nitika? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 149 babies named Nitika. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 14 births.
When was Nitika most popular? ▼
Nitika was most popular in the 2000s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Nitika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nitika are California (5 births).
How long has the name Nitika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nitika since 1973 -- 45 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Nitika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nita, Nitya, Nithya, Nitza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nitika's data
- Nitika's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (48 total births) through the 2010s (29) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nitikas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nitika
Nearby Names Like Nitika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nitika
Nita Girl
#9561 14,268 births
Nitya Girl
#3104 1,136 births
Nithya Girl
#5671 822 births
Nitza Girl
547 births
Nitara Girl
#3930 350 births
Compare Nitika side by side: Nitika vs Nita Nitika vs Nitya Nitika vs Nithya
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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, 1973–2017 (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. "Nitika: Baby Name Since 1973 - 149 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nitika. 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 Nitika 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.