Nakita
Nakita is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Unconquered or victorious.
Origin and history
Nakita is a variant spelling of Nikita, a name derived from the Greek word for victor or conqueror. In Russian and East Slavic traditions it is historically a masculine name, but in the United States, Nakita has often been used as a feminine given name. It experienced modest usage in the late 20th century in the U.S. and remains relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,990 babies in the United States have been named Nakita since 1880. It ranks #3245 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2073.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- NY (9 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- MI (7.1 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 620 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,172 |
| 1990-2000 | 751 |
| 2000-2010 | 246 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Fun facts
- The name ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek name Niketas, meaning victory or victor.
- While Nikita is traditionally masculine in Eastern Europe, spellings like Nakita gained popularity as feminine names in the U.S.