Nikia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nikia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 246 babies have been named Nikia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nikia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,879 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,879
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nikia is also used as a girl name, ranked #34954.
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About the Name Nikia
Nikia is a boy name .
Is Nikia a boy or girl name? Nikia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,879 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,954. Nikia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nikia is currently ranked #27,879 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nikia include Nik, Niy, Niie, and Nikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nikia include Nikita . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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