An estimated 10,485 living Americans are named Nikita.
How rare is Nikita?
Nikita is very rare among babies today, with 31 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97% from its 1986 peak.
How old is the typical Nikita?
The median age of a living American named Nikita is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 40 years old.
Is Nikita still popular?
No. Nikita is endangered as a baby name, down 97% from its 1986 peak with 31 births in 2025.
Peak year
1986
Decline from peak
97%
2025
31
All-time
10,778
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Nikita broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia (1986) and became over-represented in 14 states over 12 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, 1986 · over-represented in 14 states over 12 years
