Nikita
Nikita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nikita
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- A male given name from Russian, from Russian Ники́та (Nikíta).
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ники́та (Nikíta).
- A transliteration of the Ukrainian male given name Нікі́та (Nikíta)
Etymology
From the Russian Ники́та (Nikíta), a male given name, from Ancient Greek Νικήτας (Nikḗtas, “conqueror”) also a male given name (and name of various saints). The Greek word derives from νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”). Made known in the West by Nikita Khrushchev, Soviet Union leader in 1953–1964. It was reanalyzed as a form of Nicholas and taken up as a girls' name first in French and then in English.
How popular is Nikita?
Since 1880, 10,778 girls and 2,890 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikita (79% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #250 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1429 in 2008. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Nikita
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Sibling name ideas for Nikita
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Nikita FAQ
What does the name Nikita mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A male given name from Russian, from Russian Ники́та (Nikíta). A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ники́та (Nikíta). A transliteration of the Ukrainian male given name Нікі́та (Nikíta) From the Russian Ники́та (Nikíta), a male given name, from Ancient Greek Νικήτας (Nikḗtas, “conqueror”) also a male given name (and name of various saints). The Greek word derives from νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”). Made known in the West by Nikita Khrushchev, Soviet Union leader in 1953–1964. It was reanalyzed as a form of Nicholas and taken up as a girls' name first in French and then in English.
What is the origin of the name Nikita?
Nikita is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Nikita?
Since 1880, 10,778 girls and 2,890 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikita (79% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #250 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1429 in 2008. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nikita a boy or girl name?
Nikita is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (10,778 girls and 2,890 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.