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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Victory (from Greek Nike)
- Origin
- Greek (via Slavic use); separately a Persian name
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NEE-kah
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
NEE-kahIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Nika mean?
Victory (from Greek Nike). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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