At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#15,194)
- Babies in 2023
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,848 in 1931
- First recorded
- 1931
Meaning of Neeka
Neeka is a lovely name for a baby girl that has its roots in various cultures. It is a variation of the name Nika, which adds to its versatility. Neeka has gained some popularity in recent years, with occurrences recorded in the United States dating back to at least 1931. While it may not be among the most common names, it carries a unique charm and appeal. With its multicultural associations, Neeka is an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Neeka
English
- Pronounced NEE-kuh /ˈniːkə/
Popularity of Neeka in the U.S.
Neeka was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #15,194 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,848 in 1931. It first appears in the records in 1931.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1931–2023 33 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 15,194 | back (not recorded in 2021–2022) |
| 2020 | 6 | 13,453 | back (not recorded in 2019) |
| 2018 | 6 | 13,793 | ▼ 3,850 |
| 2017 | 10 | 9,943 | ▲ 6,272 |
| 2016 | 5 | 16,215 | ▼ 5,349 |
| 2015 | 9 | 10,866 | ▲ 5,647 |
| 2014 | 5 | 16,513 | ▼ 1,931 |
| 2013 | 6 | 14,582 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 6 | 14,824 | back (not recorded in 2009–2010) |
| 2008 | 8 | 12,579 | ▼ 949 |
| 2007 | 9 | 11,630 | ▼ 1,019 |
| 2006 | 10 | 10,611 | ▲ 1,223 |
| 2005 | 8 | 11,834 | ▲ 2,345 |
| 2004 | 6 | 14,179 | ▼ 3,754 |
| 2003 | 9 | 10,425 | ▼ 2,981 |
| 2002 | 14 | 7,444 | ▲ 7,908 |
| 2001 | 5 | 15,352 | ▼ 5,478 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9,874 | back (not recorded in 1999) |
| 1998 | 6 | 12,426 | ▼ 5,582 |
| 1997 | 13 | 6,844 | ▲ 1,968 |
| 1996 | 9 | 8,812 | ▲ 2,971 |
| 1995 | 6 | 11,783 | ▼ 1,214 |
| 1994 | 7 | 10,569 | ▲ 2,873 |
| 1993 | 5 | 13,442 | back (not recorded in 1991–1992) |
| 1990 | 7 | 10,193 | ▼ 512 |
| 1989 | 7 | 9,681 | back (not recorded in 1984–1988) |
| 1983 | 7 | 8,047 | back (not recorded in 1981–1982) |
| 1980 | 8 | 7,418 | back (not recorded in 1979) |
| 1978 | 5 | 9,750 | ▼ 2,858 |
| 1977 | 8 | 6,892 | ▼ 844 |
| 1976 | 9 | 6,048 | back (not recorded in 1975) |
| 1974 | 7 | 6,900 | back (not recorded in 1932–1973) |
| 1931 | 6 | 3,848 | new |