Total births
44
Girls' name · since 1977
Nykea
Nykea has 44 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 44
- total births
- 1977–1996
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Nykea sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 44 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nykea has been recorded 44 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. 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 1996.
- 44 total births
- 1977–1996 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 girls have been named Nykea since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1996.
- 44
- total births
- 1977–1996
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Nykea was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
9 babies were named Nykea in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Nykea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nykea splits its recorded history at 1994: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nykea at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nykea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1996
- Peak year (1980)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Nykea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nykea's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Nykea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 22 births (50% of all-time use).
Nykea by state
Where Nykea concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 11.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Nykea's total US births 11.4%
5 of 44 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nykea? ▼
44 babies have been named Nykea since 1977. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1980 with 9 births.
When was Nykea most popular? ▼
Nykea was most popular in the 1990s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Nykea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nykea are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Nykea been used? ▼
Records for Nykea go back to 1977, giving 20 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Nykea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nykia, Nykeria, Nykole, Nykira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nykea's data
- Pennsylvania records the most Nykeas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Nykea
Nearby Names Like Nykea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nykea
Nykia Girl
993 births
Nykeria Girl
462 births
Nykole Girl
233 births
Nykira Girl
208 births
Nykayla Girl
88 births
Compare Nykea side by side: Nykea vs Nykia Nykea vs Nykeria Nykea vs Nykole
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, 1977–1996 (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. "Nykea: Baby Name Since 1977 - 44 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nykea. 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 Nykea 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.