Nikita is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1558 in 2006 with 95 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 117 births ranking #1429. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 196.9%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 21,633 boys born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.