Nikita is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #711 in 1999 with 320 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 398 births ranking #583. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 98.8%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 5,543 girls born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.