How Many People Are Named Niki?
Complete statistics for the name Niki: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Niki, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 48,865 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 6,753 people named Niki living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1972.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 7,264 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1972Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Niki Through the Generations
Niki has seen its highest usage in the United States during the early 1970s, with 261 births recorded in 1972. Since then, the name has experienced a steady decline, though it remains a name between classic and modern appeal. Today, the majority of those named Niki are aged between 30 and 60, with 4,937 individuals falling within this age range, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Niki
Niki is a first given unisex name. Niki has a Persian origin and it is a female name, meaning kindness, Being good, good, benevolent, good turn, goodness, nobility, right; 2- comfort, prosperity, afterlife reward. In Greek it is a variant of the male Nikias and female Nicole, a female form of Nicholas (French).…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Niki's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Niki
How Many People Have the Name Niki?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,753 people in the United States currently share the name Niki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,865 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Niki a Common or Rare Name?
Niki is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Niki Mean?
Niki means "Greek for victory" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Niki in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Niki Most Popular?
The name Niki reached peak popularity in 1972, with 261 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Niki?
Approximately 6,753 people named Niki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,264. That works out to roughly 1 in 48,865 Americans.
Is Niki a rare name?
Niki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,865 Americans has this name.
What does the name Niki mean?
Niki means "Greek for victory" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Niki more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Niki are male and 97% are female.
When was Niki most popular?
Niki peaked in 1972 with 261 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.