How Many People Are Named Nikiya?
Complete statistics for the name Nikiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nikiya is a very rare female name, with only 575 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 574,048 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 signifies a person with great potential for success and influence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 587 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nikiya Through the Generations
Nikiya peaked in popularity in 1981 with 40 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Nikiya are between 30 and 60 years old, with an average age of 32. The name's current trend reflects its status as a newer-generation choice, with 278 individuals under 30 and none over 60, indicating its continued relevance among younger demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nikiya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nikiya
How Many People Have the Name Nikiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 575 people in the United States currently share the name Nikiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 574,048 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nikiya a Common or Rare Name?
Nikiya 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 Nikiya Mean?
Nikiya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nikiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nikiya Most Popular?
The name Nikiya reached peak popularity in 1981, with 40 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 Nikiya?
Approximately 575 people named Nikiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 587. That works out to roughly 1 in 574,048 Americans.
Is Nikiya a rare name?
Nikiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 574,048 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nikiya mean?
Nikiya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nikiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nikiya are male and 100% are female.
When was Nikiya most popular?
Nikiya peaked in 1981 with 40 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.