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Nike

Pronunciation: [ n-EYEK-ee ]

Boy Name #14,867 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nike is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EYEK-ee.

Parents who love the name Nike often also consider Dasmine, Emilia, .

Popularity Over Time

#14,867
Current Rank
Peaked 1996 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#14,867
Total SSA Count
7

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nike

Is Nike a boy or girl name?
Nike is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14867. As a girl name, it is ranked #47822. Nike is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Nike?
Nike is pronounced n-EYEK-ee.
How popular is the name Nike?
Nike is currently ranked #14867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Nike a common or rare name?
Nike is an uncommon name, ranked #14867 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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