Nikan Name Popularity and Statistics
Nikan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nikan?
Nikan is spelled N-I-K-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Nikan Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,861
Recorded Births15
- Boys usage rose 1,396 places to #5,861 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nikan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2024 | Boys | 11 | #7,257 |
| 2023 | Boys | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2022 | Boys | 11 | #7,262 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2020 | Boys | 15 | #5,699 |
| 2019 | Boys | 10 | #7,643 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8 | #8,819 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2015 | Boys | 11 | #7,066 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
When Was Nikan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #5,861
2020 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #5,699
2024 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #7,257
2023 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #7,289
Where Nikan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,829 | 8 |