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Nikima

ni-KEE-muh /nɪˈkiːmə/

At a glance

In short
Nikima is a unique and lovely feminine name pronounced as ni-KEE-muh. It carries a sense of individuality and strength for baby girls.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1986 (#10,912)
Babies in 1986
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#5,571 in 1981
First recorded
1977

Meaning of Nikima

Nikima is a lovely feminine name with a unique sound. The name does not have any known variations and its origins are uncertain. Nikima has been registered on the social security lists in the United States since the 1970s, with occasional occurrences throughout the years. Although it is not widely popular, Nikima carries a sense of individuality and strength. It would be an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby girl.

How to pronounce Nikima

English

Popularity of Nikima in the U.S.

Nikima was last recorded in the U.S. in 1986, ranked #10,912 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,571 in 1981. It first appears in the records in 1977.

Bar and line chart: Nikima in the U.S., 1977–1986. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 12 in 1981 and 5 in 1986. Line: rank among girl names, peak #5,571 in 1981, #10,912 in 1986.
  • Girls named Nikima (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1977–1986. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1977⁠–⁠1986 6 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1986510,912back
198296,888▼ 1,317
1981125,571▲ 3,524
198069,095▼ 1,034
197978,061back
197777,567new