Niki
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Niki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 224 babies have been named Niki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niki is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,191 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,191
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Niki is also used as a girl name, ranked #10768.
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About the Name Niki
Niki is a boy name .
Is Niki a boy or girl name? Niki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,191 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,768. Niki is more commonly used as a girl name.
Niki is currently ranked #18,191 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Niki include Niko, Nikolai, Nikolas, Niklaus, Nikko . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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