Gender: Male
Origin: Slavic, Russian
Meaning: Residency, Earth, Victorious, Unconquerable, Beautiful
Pronunciation: nih-KEE-tah, nɪˈkiːtə, N IH K IY T AH
Popularity Rank: #1,984
Derived from the Greek name Nikitas, meaning 'victory'. It is used as a unisex name in various cultures and is popular in Russia.
The name Nikita is of Slavic, Russian origin and means Residency, Earth, Victorious, Unconquerable, Beautiful, Victory. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nikita is commonly found in Russia, South Africa, United States of America, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nih-KEE-tah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): nɪˈkiːtə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IH K IY T AH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nikita is recorded 33,361 times globally, ranking it as the 1,984th most common name worldwide.
Nikita is most prevalent in Russia, with 14,399 occurrences, making it the 123th most popular name in the country.
In Russia, the name Nikita is found among 1 in every 28 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #123 | 1 : 28 |
| South Africa | #973 | 1 : 1,037 |
| United States of America | #1,664 | 1 : 815 |
| India | #341 | 1 : 410 |
| United Kingdom | #783 | 1 : 316 |
| Italy | #1,658 | 1 : 911 |
| Netherlands | #811 | 1 : 358 |
| Kazakhstan | #601 | 1 : 230 |
| France | #2,108 | 1 : 1,564 |
| Canada | #997 | 1 : 675 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nikita from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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