Nikai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nikai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 151 babies have been named Nikai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,651 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,651
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Nikai is also used as a girl name, ranked #47157.
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About the Name Nikai
Nikai is a boy name .
Is Nikai a boy or girl name? Nikai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,651 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,157. Nikai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nikai is currently ranked #7,651 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikai include Nik, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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