Niki
Niki is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory or victory of the people.
Origin and history
Niki is a diminutive or variant of Nicole, Nikita, or the standalone Greek name Nike. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a brisk, modern alternative to longer classical names. In the United States, it is recognized as a friendly and accessible given name.
Popularity in the United States
7,048 babies in the United States have been named Niki since 1880. It ranks #2010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2019.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.5 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 267 |
| 1950-1960 | 657 |
| 1960-1970 | 742 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,901 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,559 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,092 |
| 2000-2010 | 474 |
| 2010-2019 | 256 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Niki
- Niki de Saint Phalle: Sculptor, Painter
- Niki Taylor: Model, Television presenter
- Niki Caro: Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Niki traces its root to Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.