Holding steady.
Popularity of Nikhita since 1991
Babies named Nikhita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nikhita is a rare feminine name of likely Sanskrit origin that has seen modest use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1991. It reached its peak popularity in 2003, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names and remains a distinctive choice. The trajectory of its usage has been stable over the decades, and it has not been recorded in any top U.S. state or region. As of 2025, it continues to be used in small numbers, often within families of South Asian heritage.
Nikhita is likely derived from the Sanskrit root 'nikhita' (निखित), meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'. It is a modern feminine given name in India, especially among Telugu and Kannada speakers, and has seen limited use in the United States since the early 1990s. The name shares phonetic and semantic similarities with the Sanskrit-derived Nikita, which means 'unconquered'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nikki, Khita
Variants: Nikita, Nikhitha
Sibling names for Nikhita
Names that share Nikhita's style, for a brother or sister.
