How Many People Are Named Nikia?

Complete statistics for the name Nikia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Nikia
Very Rare
3,973
Estimated People
1 in 83,061
1 in X Americans
1975
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
246 (6%)
♀ Female
3,727 (94%)
6%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 41

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 22
California 171
Connecticut 9
DC 87
Florida 177
Georgia 90
Illinois 258
Indiana 31
Louisiana 65
Massachusetts 22
Maryland 197
Michigan 162
Missouri 5
North Carolina 96
New Jersey 97
New York 313
Ohio 99
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 196
South Carolina 10
Tennessee 41
Texas 124
Virginia 85
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Nikia

How Many People Have the Name Nikia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,973 people in the United States currently share the name Nikia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 83,061 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Nikia a Common or Rare Name?

Nikia is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Nikia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Nikia are covered in full on the Nikia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Nikia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Nikia in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female. Nikia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Nikia Most Popular?

The name Nikia reached peak popularity in 1975, with 272 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Nikia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Nikia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nikia?

Approximately 3,973 people in the United States share the name Nikia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Nikia a rare name?

Nikia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 83,061 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nikia mean?

The meaning and origin of Nikia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Nikia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Nikia are male and 94% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Nikia most popular?

The name Nikia reached its peak in 1975, with 272 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,973
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 83,061
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1975
Male %6%
Female %94%

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