Total births
208
Girls' name · since 1997
Nykira
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 208 babies named Nykira, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 208
- total births
- 1997–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Nykira is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 208 have been recorded since 1997.
Nykira has 208 recorded births among girls since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2013.
- 208 total births
- 1997–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
208 girls have been named Nykira since 1997, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 208
- total births
- 1997–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Nykira was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
20 babies were named Nykira in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Nykira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nykira's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nykira at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Nykira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2013
- Peak year (2007)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Nykira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nykira's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Nykira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
152 births
- 2010s 25
2010s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 152 births (73% of all-time use).
Nykira by state
Where Nykira concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 10 | 4.8% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 2.4% |
North Carolina share of Nykira's total US births 4.8%
Even split
10 of 208 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nykira? ▼
208 babies have been named Nykira since 1997. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 2007 with 20 births.
When was Nykira most popular? ▼
Nykira was most popular in the 2000s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Nykira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nykira are North Carolina (10 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Nykira been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nykira since 1997 -- 17 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Nykira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nykia, Nykeria, Nykole, Nykayla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nykira's data
- Nykira's decade-level peak was the 2000s (152 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Nykiras (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Nykira
Nearby Names Like Nykira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nykira
Nykia Girl
993 births
Nykeria Girl
462 births
Nykole Girl
233 births
Nykayla Girl
88 births
Nykerria Girl
80 births
Compare Nykira side by side: Nykira vs Nykia Nykira vs Nykeria Nykira 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, 1997–2013 (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. "Nykira: Baby Name Since 1997 - 208 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nykira. 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 Nykira 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.