Nakita
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nakita: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.
A variant of the Russian Nikita, Nakita ultimately derives from the Greek Niketas, meaning "unconquered" or "victor." Most famous is Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, while the name also gained global recognition through the fierce heroine of the French film *La Femme Nikita* and its TV adaptations. Though no major places share the name, the root connects to other victory-linked names like Nicholas and Nike. In Scotland, Nakita emerged as a feminine spelling of Nikita from the late 20th century, offering a softer take on a traditionally masculine name—popular among parents drawn to its international flair and strong, resilient undertones.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19913 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #6343 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y