Total births
40
Girls' name · since 1978
Nykita
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 40 babies named Nykita, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1978–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Nykita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 40 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nykita has been recorded 40 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1992.
- 40 total births
- 1978–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
40 girls have been named Nykita since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 40
- total births
- 1978–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Nykita was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
9 babies were named Nykita in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nykita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nykita splits its recorded history at 1988: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nykita at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nykita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1992
- Peak year (1978)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Nykita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nykita's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Nykita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
- 1980s
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 26 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nykita? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 40 babies named Nykita. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 9 births.
When was Nykita most popular? ▼
Nykita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Nykita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nykita since 1978 -- 15 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Nykita? ▼
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 Nykita's data
- Nykita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (26 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Nykita
Nearby Names Like Nykita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nykita
Nykia Girl
993 births
Nykeria Girl
462 births
Nykole Girl
233 births
Nykira Girl
208 births
Nykayla Girl
88 births
Compare Nykita side by side: Nykita vs Nykia Nykita vs Nykeria Nykita 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, 1978–1992 (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. "Nykita: Baby Name Since 1978 - 40 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nykita. 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 Nykita 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.