Maelys vs Nikita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikita

Boy #3,393 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unconquered, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,393
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Kita, Nick

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Popularity Comparison

Maelys Rank #4,521
Nikita Rank #3,393

Nikita is more popular, ranked #3393 vs #4521 for Maelys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maelys ___

  • Maelys Rose
  • Maelys Claire
  • Maelys Solène
  • Maelys Gwenn
  • Maelys Blanche
  • Maelys Lucie

Nikita ___

  • Nikita Alexander
  • Nikita Sergei
  • Nikita Ivan
  • Nikita Alexei
  • Nikita Dmitri
  • Nikita Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maelys

Aziliz Gaëlle Ronan Titouan Nolwenn

If you choose Nikita

Alexei Dmitri Tatiana Natasha Mikhail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maelys or Nikita more popular?

Nikita is more popular, ranked #3393 compared to Maelys at #4521 in the United States.

What do Maelys and Nikita mean?

Maelys means "chief; prince; leader" (Celtic/Breton origin). Nikita means "unconquered, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Maelys and Nikita boy or girl names?

Maelys is primarily a girl name. Nikita is primarily a boy name.

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