Nikita is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1449 in 2009 with 116 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 117 births ranking #1429. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 262.5%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 17,097 boys born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.