Holding steady.
Popularity of Nikitha since 1995
Babies named Nikitha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Nikitha is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, reflecting the growing diversity of names brought by immigrant communities. Its popularity peaked in 2009, when it was most frequently chosen for newborn girls. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with a consistent but small number of registrations each year. The name is a respelling of the better-known Nikita, and its spelling with '-itha' aligns with other Indian feminine names. While Nikitha has not appeared in any top state rankings, it represents a broader trend of names that blend Greek origin with Indian phonetic preferences, making it a distinctive choice within the Indian American diaspora.
Nikitha is likely a modern Indian English variant of the Greek name Nikita, derived from the Greek word 'nikē' meaning 'victory'. The name entered English usage primarily through Indian communities and has been recorded in the United States since 1995. Its spelling with '-tha' is a distinctive adaptation, possibly influenced by other Indian names ending in '-itha'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niki, Nik, Kitha
Sibling names for Nikitha
Names that share Nikitha's style, for a brother or sister.
