Nikki Unisex

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; diminutive of Nicole

Meaning

Victory of the people

Historical & Cultural Background

Nikki is often used as a diminutive form of Nicole, which has French origins. The name Nicole became popular in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century. Nikki has been embraced as a standalone name, particularly for girls, and has a casual, friendly connotation.

Trend Summary

Nikki has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Nina, Nora, Nelly, Nadia, Nessa, Nola

Variants

  • Nicki
  • Nicky

International Variants

  • Nicolle (French)
  • Nicolina (Italian)
  • Nika (Slavic)

Famous people named Nikki

Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, and activist known for her work in the civil rights movement.

Nikki Sixx is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the bassist for the rock band Mötley Crüe.

Nikki Haley is an American politician and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

Nikki Reed is an American actress and screenwriter, recognized for her role in the 'Twilight' film series.

Fictional characters named Nikki

Nikki is a character in the television series 'Orange Is the New Black', known for her rebellious spirit.

Nikki Whelan is a character in the soap opera 'Neighbours', portrayed as a strong-willed and independent woman.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nikki was first seen in the United States in 1925. Nikki has ranked as high as #319 nationally which occurred in 1972 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Nikki has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nikki (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 12
71%
NC 5
29%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19258
19268
19276
19285
19298
19325
19336
19359
193610
19377
193815
193938
194041
194168
194285
1943190
1944161
1945137
1946193
1947238
1948253
1949251
1950244
1951249
1952250
1953240
1954244
1955196
1956173
1957196
1958197
1959190
1960195
1961299
1962246
1963276
1964266
1965232
1966291
1967418
1968399
1969493
1970657
1971877
19721,704
19731,291
19741,108
19751,102
19761,009
1977948
19781,095
19791,085
19801,047
19811,036
19821,073
1983945
19841,002
19851,195
19861,007
19871,073
19881,023
19891,003
1990985
1991838
1992892
1993997
1994842
1995692
1996691
1997564
1998530
1999407
2000443
2001337
2002328
2003304
2004285
2005252
2006255
2007247
2008191
2009180
2010169
2011156
2012127
2013118
2014141
2015134
201691
2017108
201880
201974
202063
202166
202261
202354
202446