How Many People Are Named Nykia?
Complete statistics for the name Nykia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nykia is a rare name, very uncommon with only 974 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 338,721 Americans. It's a name that peaked in popularity back in 1994 with 73 births, but it still feels modern with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 993 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nykia Through the Generations
Nykia has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1994 when 73 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 974 people named Nykia living in the US. The average age of those named Nykia is 31, indicating a younger demographic with 469 under 30 and 524 aged 30-60, showing a strong presence among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nykia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nykia
How Many People Have the Name Nykia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 974 people in the United States currently share the name Nykia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 338,721 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nykia a Common or Rare Name?
Nykia 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 Nykia Mean?
Nykia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nykia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nykia Most Popular?
The name Nykia reached peak popularity in 1994, with 73 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 Nykia?
Approximately 974 people named Nykia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 993. That works out to roughly 1 in 338,721 Americans.
Is Nykia a rare name?
Nykia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 338,721 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nykia mean?
Nykia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nykia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nykia are male and 100% are female.
When was Nykia most popular?
Nykia peaked in 1994 with 73 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.