Niki comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Victory of the people.
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How popular is Niki?
1972peak year
At its height in 1972, Niki reached #626 nationally — 248 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Niki is a rare name in U.S. records with about 18 babies named Niki each year. Niki's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 7,264 babies have been registered as Niki since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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