Nike
Pronunciation: [ n-EYEK-ee ]
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nike first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 164 babies have been named Nike in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nike is past its peak , currently ranked #14,867 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,867
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nike
Nike is a boy name .
Is Nike a boy or girl name? Nike is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,867 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,822. Nike is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nike is currently ranked #14,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nike 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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