Nikayla

Girl name

Nikayla has been given to 1,218 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 1999.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,218

Peak year

1999 (67 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1988

10-year trend

▼ -79%

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Nikayla — alternate spellings parents actually use.

56,724 babies since 1970

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nikayla.

1,217 babies since 1985

1,213 babies since 1984

1,227 babies since 1939

1,227 babies since 1978

1,203 babies since 1945

1,203 babies since 1986

1,203 babies since 1987

1,198 babies since 1974

How popular is the name Nikayla?

Nikayla has been given to 1,218 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nikayla peak?

Nikayla peaked in 1999, when 67 babies were given the name.

Is Nikayla a girl or boy name?

Nikayla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nikayla are girls).

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