Nikita is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1892 in 1998 with 52 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 117 births ranking #1429. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 62.5%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 36,756 boys born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.