Nikki
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nikki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 879 babies have been named Nikki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikki is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,325 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,325
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nikki is also used as a girl name, ranked #3427.
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About the Name Nikki
Nikki is a boy name .
Is Nikki a boy or girl name? Nikki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,325 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,427. Nikki is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nikki is currently ranked #30,325 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikki include Nik, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nikki include Nikko . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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