Nikita
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Spanish name
Origin: Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #4524 in 2025 with 31 babies born.
History: A name of Spanish origin.
Similar names: niki, nakita, nihit, nihith, nimit, nik, nikki
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Nikita? About 1 in 59,438 babies born in 2025 were named Nikita, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nikita
What does the name Nikita mean?
Nikita means “Spanish name” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Nikita?
Nikita has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Spanish name”.
How popular is Nikita?
Nikita ranked #4460 in 2025 — given to 31 babies that year.
When was Nikita most popular?
Nikita peaked in 1986 with 1,034 babies registered that year.
Is Nikita a boy or girl name?
Nikita is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 21% of Nikitas are boys and 79% are girls.
Is the name Nikita rising or falling in popularity?
Nikita has fallen 1121 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3339 in 2020 to #4460 in 2025.
How long has Nikita been recorded?
Nikita appears in birth records across 72 years — from 1949 through 2025.