Nika vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nika

Girl #3,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Serbian Croatian Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,130
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niki, Nik

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nika Rank #3,130
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3130 for Nika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nika ___

  • Nika Rose
  • Nika Jane
  • Nika Marie
  • Nika Sofia
  • Nika Elise
  • Nika Vera

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nika

Mila Lara Ivan Leo Sasha

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nika or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nika at #3130 in the United States.

What do Nika and Theodore mean?

Nika means "victory" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nika and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nika is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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