Nikita

Nikita - A very unique male name

Nikita appeared on the charts for the first time in 1960 on position #1715. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nikita and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nikita? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nikita. The baby boy name Nikita was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4197 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nikita peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 1279.

Famous with this name

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Nikita is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nikita is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,697 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,697.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nikita is where you live.

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Nikita origin and meaning

Russian / Greek

Russian form of Greek Niketas, from nikē, 'victory' — a masculine name in Russian use

Nikita is a classic Russian boys' name, best known in the West through Nikita Khrushchev. In the US it has been used for both sexes; for boys it peaked in 2008, well after an earlier girls' wave driven by the 1990 film La Femme Nikita.

Attested etymology

Nikita is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Nikita, pop culture references for the name Nikita and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nikita

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nikita, sorted by popularity.

Nashid / Nickita /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Nikita

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nikita a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nikita?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

nih-KEE-tuh · /nɪˈkitə/

Around the world

• Nikita (Russian) — The standard Russian masculine form.

Famous bearers

• Nikita Khrushchev — Soviet leader who led the USSR through much of the Cold War (1894–1971) Historical

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Nikita for a strong Russian classic with a clear 'victory' root.

Worth knowing

• In the US many assume Nikita is a girls' name, thanks to the film association.