Nikita is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #235 in 2002 with 173 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 319 births ranking #142. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 39.1%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 1,545 girls born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.