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Nikita Unisex

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationnee-KEE-tah / nɪˈkiːtə

Slavic; Russian

Meaning

Slavic: victory; Russian: unisex name

Historical & Cultural Background

Nikita is a name of Slavic origin, commonly used in Russia and other Slavic countries. It is traditionally a masculine name but has gained popularity as a feminine name in recent years. The name is associated with strength and victory, reflecting its etymological roots. In Russian culture, it has been used in various historical contexts and remains popular today.

Trend Summary

Nikita has seen a gradual increase in popularity for girls in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Nikita
  • Nika

International Variants

  • Nikita (Russian)
  • Nikita (Ukrainian)
  • Nikita (Hindi)

Famous people named Nikita

Nikita Khrushchev was a Soviet politician who led the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Nikita Ghilazde was a notable Russian artist known for her contemporary paintings.

Nikita Soshnikov is a professional ice hockey player from Russia.

Nikita Mazepin is a Russian racing driver who competed in Formula One.

Fictional characters named Nikita

Nikita is the main character in the television series 'Nikita,' a skilled assassin working for a secret government agency.

Nikita is a character in the video game series 'Metal Gear Solid,' known for her intelligence and combat skills.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nikita was first seen in the United States in 1949. Nikita has ranked as high as #457 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nikita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nikita (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 11
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19495
19535
19565
195713
195816
195944
196056
196139
196241
196326
196432
196524
196620
196725
196820
196935
197060
197195
1972146
1973147
1974170
1975166
1976172
1977181
1978165
1979145
1980143
1981126
1982105
1983110
1984133
1985162
19861,034
1987659
1988454
1989417
1990337
1991372
1992343
1993265
1994207
1995190
1996161
1997398
1998359
1999320
2000250
2001214
2002206
2003153
2004149
2005115
2006122
2007108
2008106
200983
2010124
2011138
2012112
2013108
201479
201593
201672
201760
201855
201944
202046
202151
202235
202342
202432