Niklas is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3577 in 2011 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 90 births ranking #1397. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 57.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 63,300 boys born was named Niklas. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.