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 her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nika becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nika has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 472 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1545 in 2011. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Nika

Nika is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nika in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.