Nikita
Meaning: Unconquered
Origin: Russian/Greek (via Dutch)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Netherlands: #290
Total births: 2,509
History: Nikita comes from Greek 'aniketos' meaning unconquered. Used as a unisex name in the Netherlands.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #262 |
| Babies named Nikita in 2014 | 18 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 2,509 |
| Peak year | 2000 (253 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #76 |
| Years in records | 1986–2014 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 85 spots |
Frequently asked about Nikita
What does the name Nikita mean?
Nikita means “Unconquered” from Russian/Greek (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nikita?
Nikita has Russian/Greek (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Unconquered”.
How popular is Nikita in the Netherlands?
Nikita ranked #262 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Nikita most popular?
Nikita peaked in 2000 with 253 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Nikita a boy or girl name?
Nikita is predominantly a boys' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Nikitas in registered births are male.
Is the name Nikita rising or falling in popularity?
Nikita has fallen 85 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #177 in 2009 to #262 in 2014.
How long has Nikita been recorded in the Netherlands?
Nikita appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 29 years — from 1986 through 2014.