Niki

Niki is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Niki at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Niki

Niki belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Niki first appears in Social Security records in 1932. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #626 in 1972, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 7,035 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Niki in US records

First recorded (US)
1932
Best US rank
#626 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Niki in 2024
10
Total since 1880
7,035

Niki in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1979 in 1998
Babies named Niki in 2024
3
Total since 1996
168

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Niki mean?

The meaning of Niki is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Niki a boy or girl name?

Niki is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Niki?

Niki comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Niki?

Niki first appears in US records in 1932. Its best-ever ranking was #626 in 1972, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].