Nika
Meaning of Nika
Nika is a female name with various origins and associations. It has different pronunciations depending on the language. In Croatian, it is pronounced as NEE-kah (/ˈni.kɐ/), in Japanese as nee-KAH (/ni.ˈka/), and in Russian also as NEE-kah (/ˈni.kɐ/). Variations of this name include Nikka.
In terms of popularity, Nika has been consistently used as a name for newborns in the United States. While its rank may have fluctuated over the years, it remains a choice that many parents consider. In recent years, Nika has been given to around 59 to 77 babies per year, with varying ranks ranging from 2,340 to 3,040.
The diverse origins and pronunciations of Nika contribute to its global appeal. Whether you are drawn to its Croatian roots or the elegance of its Japanese pronunciation, Nika is a versatile name that can suit any little girl perfectly.
Pronunciation
Russian,Croatian
- Pronunced as NEE-kah (/ˈni.kɐ/)
Japanese
- Pronunced as nee-KAH (/ni.ˈka/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Nika
| Nika Godun is a Russian competitive swimmer who has set records and won medals at various European and World Short Course Championships. |
| Nika Melia - Nikanor "Nika" Melia is a Georgian politician and former chairman of the United National Movement party, known for his tenure in the Parliament of Georgia and his academic background in International Relations. |
| Nika Yellie Soon-Shiong is an American activist and former Public Safety Commissioner of West Hollywood, known for founding the Fund for Guaranteed Income and co-directing the Compton Pledge and Long Beach Pledge programs. |
| Nika Boon is a Polish singer-songwriter known for her husky vocal style and her album Rebel, released in 2017. |
| Nika Kocharov is a Georgian singer-songwriter, composer, musician, and actor known for his involvement in progressive rock band Circus Mircus and indie rock band Young Georgian Lolitaz, as well as representing Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest. |
| Nika Georgievna Turbina, a Russian poet known for her profound and emotional poems written at a young age. |
| Nika Agiashvili is a Georgian-American writer and director known for his work on films such as 'The Harsh Life of Veronica Lambert,' 'A Green Story,' 'Tbilisi, I Love You,' and 'Daughter of the Wolf.' |
| Nika Washington - Nika "Neex" Washington is a goofy-footed American skateboarder from Inglewood, CA, who was featured in the all-female skate video "Quit Your Day Job." |
| Nika Fleiss is a Croatian former alpine skier. |
| Nika Kiladze was a Georgian football player who last played for FC Guria Lanchkhuti. |
| Nika Konstantinovich Piliyev is a retired Russian footballer with Ossetian heritage. |
| Nika Daalderop is a Dutch professional volleyball player who represents Vakıfbank S.K. and the Dutch national team. |
| Nika Kvantaliani is a Georgian football player currently playing for FC Shukura Kobuleti. |
| Nika Babnik is a Slovenian footballer known for playing as a forward for San Marino Academy and the Slovenia women's national team. |
| Nika Neparidze is a Georgian rugby union player known for his role as Tighthead Prop for ASM espoirs in Top 14. |
