Nikita

Nikita is a girl's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 girls in the United States.

Nikita at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nikita

Nikita belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nikita first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #250 in 1986, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 10,745 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nikita in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#250 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Babies named Nikita in 2024
32
Total since 1880
10,745

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nikita mean?

The meaning of Nikita is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nikita a boy or girl name?

Nikita is a girl name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nikita?

Nikita comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Nikita?

Nikita first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #250 in 1986, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

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