Niki
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Niki
Niki is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Nikolaos (Nicholas), meaning "victory of the people." While Niki can be used for both genders in some cultures, it has historically been more common as a male name in Greek tradition. The shortened form maintains the energetic essence of its longer counterparts while offering a more casual, approachable quality. Internationally, Niki has seen varying degrees of usage, particularly in Greece and Eastern European countries. The name carries associations with triumph and success, partly due to its connection to Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Its brevity and cross-cultural adaptability make it an accessible option across different linguistic backgrounds.
Niki for girls#8214 US
Streamlined version of outdated Nicki.
Pronounced NIK-ee.
As of October 2026, Niki ranked #8684 in US births in 1996 SSA, peaked at #2637 in 1974.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,741 | 30 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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- Niki YangGirl
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Niki in pop culture
- Nicole "Niki" SandersGirl
character on TV's "Heroes"
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character on TV's "The L Word"
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character in movie "Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone"
- Nicole "NikiGirl
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- Nicole "Niki" SmithGirl
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