Holding steady.
Popularity of Nikala since 1991
Babies named Nikala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nikala is a modern invention that emerged in the early 1990s, first recorded in 1991. The name has never entered the U.S. top 1000, indicating very limited usage. Its peak year was 1995, after which its use became even rarer. The trajectory of Nikala has been stable, with no notable resurgence. As a coinage of the 1990s, it reflects the era's trend of creating feminine names using melodic suffixes like -kala. The name has not been recorded in any top states, and its bearer count is minimal. While it lacks historical roots, it offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique modern name.
Nikala is a late 20th-century name first recorded in 1991. It appears to be a modern invention, blending the popular prefix Ni- (as in Nia or Niki) with the melodic suffix -kala, reminiscent of names such as Mikala or Makayla. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 and saw narrow use, with a peak in 1995.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niki, Kala, Nik
Sibling names for Nikala
Names that share Nikala's style, for a brother or sister.
