Niki
Niki: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Niki
- A unisex given name
- A female given name.
- A transliteration of the Greek female given name Νίκη (Níki).
- A diminutive of the female given names Nicole, Nichole, Nicola, and Nichola
How popular is Niki?
Since 1880, 7,048 girls and 229 boys in the U.S. have been named Niki (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #627 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #2636 in 1974. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Niki
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Niki FAQ
What does the name Niki mean?
A unisex given name A female given name. A transliteration of the Greek female given name Νίκη (Níki). A diminutive of the female given names Nicole, Nichole, Nicola, and Nichola
How popular is the name Niki?
Since 1880, 7,048 girls and 229 boys in the U.S. have been named Niki (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #627 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #2636 in 1974. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Niki a boy or girl name?
Niki is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,048 girls and 229 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.