Nikita is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #884 in 2000 with 250 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 398 births ranking #583. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 55.3%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 7,264 girls born was named Nikita. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.