Nikia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nikia is a Greek name meaning 'victory', evolving from the ancient Greek 'Nike'. It reflects a positive trait of triumph and has no biblical relevance. The name became more popular in modern times, often associated with strength and success.
The name Nikia is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nikia has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nikia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2979th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10292nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15020th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1241st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1408th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nikia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nikia"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪkiə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Nikia derives from the Greek name 'Nike', which means 'victory'. It is often associated with the goddess of victory in ancient Greek mythology.
Meaning
victory
Language Evolution
Nike, Nikē, Nikia
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern name, influenced by various cultural references and the association with success and triumph.
Variants & Derivatives
Niki, Nicki, Nikita
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nikia is perceived as a modern and unique name that carries connotations of strength and success.
Famous People
Nikia A. McClain - American artist and educator, Nikia B. Smith - American entrepreneur
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nikia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nikia"
"Nikia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2979th of 10718 | 185 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10292nd of 16616 | 30 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15020th of 24088 | 31 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1241st of 19264 | 1,466 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1408th of 27321 | 1,702 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4159th of 35406 | 531 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19402nd of 30306 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Nikia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.82% 1522nd/2937 |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nikia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.82% 964th/2937 |
24.83% 865th/3483 |
26.52% 933rd/3518 |
48.05% 1943rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.34% 1376th/3685 |
25.88% 1158th/4475 |
22.89% 1189th/5194 |
38.07% 2405th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
65.02% 2979th/4582 |
78.20% 4038th/5164 |
67.97% 4971st/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nikia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nikia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.