Nica
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,456 in 1969
8 babies were named Nica in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nica you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nica, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nica would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNica first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1969, when it reached #5,456.
About the name Nica
Nica is a girl name of French and Greek origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ica”. US birth records list Nica for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 33 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #5,456 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.1 | 897,436 girls |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 393,701 girls |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 657,895 girls |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 314,465 girls |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 291,545 girls |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 2020s | 0.8 | 1,200,000 girls |
Other spellings of Nica
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Nica
What is the origin of the name Nica?
Nica has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Nica a boy or girl name?
Nica is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nica?
Nica ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#5,456).