Nikita: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Nikita · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Nikita: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Victor»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek
Popularity
90 out of 100
Where Nikita is popular
- RussiaFederal Tax Service ЕГР ЗАГС analytics portalTop 20
- UkraineMinistry of Justice of Ukraine, Department of State RegistrationTop 50
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Nikita
With its Greek heritage, Nikita has long been valued for its meaning, "Victor." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Nikita is said Nikita (3 syllables). Nikita is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Нікіта, Никита.
Today Nikita is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Nikita mean?+
The name Nikita means "Victor".
What is the origin of the name Nikita?+
Nikita is a name of Greek origin.
Is Nikita a girl or boy name?+
Nikita is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Nikita?+
Nikita is pronounced Nikita (3 syllables).
Is Nikita a popular name?+
Nikita is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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