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Nikkita

Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Nikkita: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1995.

Nikkita is a modern Scottish spelling variant of the Russian name Nikita, which itself comes from the ancient Greek name Niketas, meaning "unconquered" or "victory" – a powerful meaning that connects it directly to Nike, the Greek goddess of triumph. The name gained wider recognition through the cult film *La Femme Nikita* and its television adaptations, which likely boosted its appeal in Scotland during the 1990s and 2000s. Famous bearers in the broader Nikita family include Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and British actress Nikkita Kahn, who has appeared in stage and screen productions. The name's etymological root also surfaces in the French city of Nice, originally called Nikaia in honour of Nike. With its distinctive double-k spelling, Nikkita offers a fresh, energetic twist on a classic name while still carrying two thousand years of victory symbolism.

Girl 4 of 52 years

Peak year
19953 babies
Latest (2010)
#8023 babies
Total births
12since 1995
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1995 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).