Nika

At a Glance: Name: Nika – Meaning: victory (from Greek Nike) – Origin: Greek (via Slavic use); separately a Persian name – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NEE-kah

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Nika is a short, modern-feeling name for a girl, pronounced NEE-kah. It comes from the Greek word for victory (the root behind Nike), and has been used both through Slavic tradition and separately as a Persian name. It has a clean, minimal look on the page while still carrying that meaning underneath.

Meaning & Origin of Nika

Meaning: Victory (from greek nike).

Origin: Greek (via Slavic use); separately a Persian name.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Nika

Phonetic: NEE-kah   IPA: /ˈniːkə/

Popularity of Nika

Nika has stayed rare in the U.S. since Social Security records begin in 1961, peaking at #2377 in 2017 with 77 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #3149, with 51 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1961–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Nika mean?

Victory (from greek nike). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nika)

How do you pronounce Nika?

Nika is pronounced NEE-kah (IPA: /ˈniːkə/).

Is Nika a popular name right now?

Nika peaked at #2377 in 2017 and is ranked #3149 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)

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