Nike

Nike is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “victory.” In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Nike at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“victory”
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪkiː/

About the name Nike

Nike belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “victory” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nike first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5570 in 1954, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 150 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nike in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#5570 in 1954
Peak year
2023
Babies named Nike in 2024
5
Total since 1880
150

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nike mean?

Nike means “victory” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nike a boy or girl name?

Nike is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nike?

Nike comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Nike?

Nike first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #5570 in 1954, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nike?

Nike is pronounced /ˈnaɪkiː/ (IPA).

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