Nikki

Nikki 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 46 girls in the United States.

Nikki at a glance

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

About the name Nikki

Nikki 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, Nikki first appears in Social Security records in 1925. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #173 in 1972, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 40,064 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nikki in US records

First recorded (US)
1925
Best US rank
#173 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Nikki in 2024
46
Total since 1880
40,064

Nikki in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#337 in 1996
Babies named Nikki in 2025
3
Total since 1996
823

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nikki mean?

The meaning of Nikki 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 Nikki a boy or girl name?

Nikki is a girl name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nikki?

Nikki comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nikki?

Nikki first appears in US records in 1925. Its best-ever ranking was #173 in 1972, and 46 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].