Nika
Nika is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Victory.
Origin and history
Nika is a name of Greek and Slavic origins, often functioning as a short form of Veronica or Dominika, or as a standalone name meaning victory. It is connected to Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used given name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,497 babies in the United States have been named Nika since 1880. It ranks #3535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- CA (67.4 %)
- NY (11.5 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
- TX (2.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 213 |
| 1980-1990 | 295 |
| 1990-2000 | 441 |
| 2000-2010 | 477 |
| 2010-2019 | 674 |
| 2020-2029 | 349 |
Famous people named Nika
- Nika Futterman: Voice Actress, Comedian
- Nika Turbina: Poet
Fun facts
- Nika shares its root with Nike, the ancient Greek personification of victory.
- It is widely used across Russian, Persian, and Slavic cultures as both a full name and a beloved nickname.