Will my child share the name Nika with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Nika per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nika in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nika becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nika is declining: down 488 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. It peaked at #1,545 in 2011.

Is Nika a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nika is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nika a popular baby name in the United States?

Nika does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Nika

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Nika is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nika in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Nika

Nika has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 472 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1545 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Nika is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nika in their class.