How old is someone named Nikita?
The average Nikita is 32 years old.
Half of all living Nikitas are between 22 and 40.
When was Nikita popular?
Parents have been choosing Nikita less often since its peak in 1986; 56 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 102 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 487 | 410 |
| 1970s | 1,569 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 3,546 | 3,400 |
| 1990s | 3,324 | 3,300 |
| 2000s | 2,357 | 2,300 |
| 2010s | 1,728 | 1,700 |
| 2020s | 550 | 550 |
How many Nikitas are still alive?
About 13,000 Nikitas are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Nikita since 1949.
Nearly every Nikita ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nikita?
About two in five living Nikitas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 14%
- Millennial 40%
- Gen Z 31%
- Gen Alpha 12%
Is Nikita an old name?
Somewhat. Nikita is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nikita will be 53 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Nikita a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 79% of living Nikitas are women, and 21% are men.
The women average 34 and the men 22.
Names the same age as Nikita
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Nikita's name twin is Jamal. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jamal's age curve is the closest match to Nikita's: 84% alike.
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Questions about the name Nikita
How old is the average Nikita?
The average Nikita in the US is 32 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nikita?
About 13,000 Nikitas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1949.
When was the name Nikita most popular?
In 1986, when about 1,100 baby girls were named Nikita.
Is Nikita a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 40% of living Nikitas, but the name spans several generations.
Is Nikita a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 79% of living Nikitas are women, and 21% are men. The women average 34 and the men 22.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this