Nikki Name Popularity and Statistics
Nikki is predominantly used for girls. 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 Nikki?
Nikki is spelled N-I-K-K-I. The name has 5 letters.
Nikki Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,459
Recorded Births44
- Girls usage fell 64 places to #3,459 and recorded 2 fewer 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.
Nikki 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 | Girls | 44 | #3,459 |
| 2024 | Girls | 46 | #3,395 |
| 2023 | Girls | 54 | #3,047 |
| 2022 | Girls | 61 | #2,792 |
| 2021 | Girls | 67 | #2,586 |
| 2020 | Girls | 63 | #2,659 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 74 | #2,400 |
| 2018 | Girls | 80 | #2,275 |
| 2017 | Girls | 108 | #1,876 |
| 2016 | Girls | 91 | #2,129 |
| 2015 | Girls | 134 | #1,600 |
| 2014 | Girls | 142 | #1,534 |
| 2013 | Girls | 118 | #1,744 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 127 | #1,674 |
| 2012 | Boys | 14 | #6,001 |
| 2011 | Girls | 156 | #1,446 |
| 2010 | Girls | 169 | #1,372 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Girls | 180 | #1,334 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2008 | Girls | 191 | #1,299 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
When Was Nikki 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.
1972 · Girls
1,704 recorded births
National rank #173
1973 · Girls
1,290 recorded births
National rank #199
1985 · Girls
1,195 recorded births
National rank #218
1974 · Girls
1,108 recorded births
National rank #230
Where Nikki 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,276 | 8 |