Nika
Meaning
victory, a short form tied to the Greek Nike, used across Nikolai- and Veronika-rooted names
The formal names behind Nika
Nika is an established short form of this name.
Veronika · Latin origin · variant of Veronica, traditionally meaning 'true image'
Sources list Nika among the forms of Nicholas (Georgian).
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nika peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
53 people · the #64,043 first name in Brazil · median age 30
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Nika
Most people given the name Nika in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Nika deep dive
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