Nikayla
Nikayla is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,501 in the US, popular nicknames include Nik, Niy, and Nikie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nikayla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 1,213 babies have been named Nikayla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikayla is past its peak , currently ranked #16,501 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,501
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Nicknames
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About the Name Nikayla
Nikayla is a girl name .
Nikayla is currently ranked #16,501 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikayla include Nik, Niy, Nikie, and Nikaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nikayla include Nika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis