Nikila
Girl nameNikila has been given to 17 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 1979.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
17
Peak year
1979 (7 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1978
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nikila — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nikila.
Sibling name ideas for Nikila
Same era and popularity as Nikila, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nikila?
Nikila has been given to 17 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nikila peak?
Nikila peaked in 1979, when 7 babies were given the name.
Is Nikila a girl or boy name?
Nikila is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nikila are girls).
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