Nikita is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #643 in 1998 with 359 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 398 births ranking #583. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 123.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 4,922 girls born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.