Nikki
Girl nameNikki has been given to 41,005 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 1972.
Meaning & origin /ˈnɪki/
th-century fanciful respelling of Nicky.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
41,005
Peak year
1972 (1,736 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1925
10-year trend
▼ -67%
Gender split
98% girls / 2% boys
Rank through the decades
Nikki's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #530 |
| 1975 | #222 |
| 2000 | #585 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nikki — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Nikki
Nikki Sixx
American musician (born 1958)
Nikki Cox
American actress
Nikki Giovanni
American poet, writer and activist
Nikki Havenaar
Japanese association football player
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nikki.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nikki?
Nikki has been given to 41,005 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nikki peak?
Nikki peaked in 1972, when 1,736 babies were given the name.
Is Nikki a girl or boy name?
Nikki is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Nikki are girls).
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