Nikita
Nikita is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victor or conqueror.
Origin and history
Nikita is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Nicetas, meaning victor or conqueror. It became widely popular in Slavic-speaking cultures through Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon male name that also sees unisex usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,890 babies in the United States have been named Nikita since 1880. It ranks #2409 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1614.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31 %)
- NY (24.1 %)
- WA (18.1 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 169 |
| 1970-1980 | 122 |
| 1980-1990 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 372 |
| 2000-2010 | 850 |
| 2010-2019 | 842 |
| 2020-2029 | 313 |
Famous people named Nikita
- Nikita Khrushchev: Politician, Leader
- Nikita Kucherov: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Fun facts
- Although famous as a Russian male name, its ultimate root is the ancient Greek word 'niketes', meaning conqueror.
- While traditionally a male name in Eastern Europe, Nikita has gained popularity as a female name in Western countries due to pop culture.