Nikita is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1886 in 2001 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 117 births ranking #1429. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 84.4%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 32,929 boys born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.