Nikayla
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,221 in 1998
5 babies were named Nikayla in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nikayla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nikayla, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nikayla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNikayla first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #2,221. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNikayla was 11× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 28,409 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendNikayla has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Nikayla
Nikayla is a girl name of American and French origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-yla”. US birth records list Nikayla for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 38 of those 38 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #2,221 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.7 | 212,766 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,310 girls |
| 2000s | 30 | 32,808 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 72,939 girls |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 264,317 girls |
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Questions about the name Nikayla
What is the origin of the name Nikayla?
Nikayla has American, French roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Nikayla a boy or girl name?
Nikayla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nikayla?
Nikayla ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#2,221).