Nikita: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
From the Greek for unconquered, Nikita carries a spirit of invincibility wrapped in Slavic warmth and elegance.
- Origin
- Russian/Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #780
- Peak
- #245 in 1991
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nikita Means
Nikita is a unisex name of Russian/Greek origin. From the Greek for unconquered, Nikita carries a spirit of invincibility wrapped in Slavic warmth and elegance.
How Popular Nikita Is
Nikita currently ranks #780 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #245 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Nikita
- Nikita Khrushchev was the Soviet leader who helped define the Cold War era.
- The Elton John song 'Nikita' helped popularize this name in the West.
- La Femme Nikita, both the film and TV series, gave it a fierce feminine edge.
Questions About Nikita
What does Nikita mean?
Nikita is a unisex name of Russian/Greek origin. From the Greek for unconquered, Nikita carries a spirit of invincibility wrapped in Slavic warmth and elegance.
How popular is Nikita?
Nikita currently ranks #780 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #245 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Nikita come from?
Nikita comes from Russian/Greek roots. Nikita Khrushchev was the Soviet leader who helped define the Cold War era.
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