Nikeria
It is a feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Greek names.
Name Census estimates that about 153 living Americans carry the first name Nikeria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nikeria today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nikeria births was 1998 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nikeria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
153
~ 1 in 2,240,224 Americans
Peak year
1998
15 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,406
Tracked since 1994
Census
Nikeria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 139 people with the first name Nikeria, which placed it at #47,200 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,200
National first-name rank
People counted
139
139 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nikeria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nikeria is Black at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nikeria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nikeria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.5% · 130
- Two or more races3.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 2
Popularity
Nikeria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nikeria from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 95 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikeria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nikeria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nikerias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nikeria
The name Nikeria is derived from the Greek word "nike," meaning victory or triumph. It is believed to have originated during the ancient Greek period, around the 5th century BCE. The name was likely used to celebrate the victories of Greek warriors or athletes in various competitions and battles.
In ancient Greek mythology, Nike was the winged goddess of victory, often depicted in art and literature as a beautiful woman with wings. The name Nikeria may have been inspired by this mythological figure, representing the idea of triumph and success.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nikeria can be found in an ancient Greek inscription from the island of Delos, dated around 300 BCE. The inscription mentions a woman named Nikeria, who was likely a prominent figure within the local community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nikeria. In the 2nd century CE, Nikeria of Alexandria was a renowned Greek mathematician and philosopher. She is credited with contributing to the field of geometry and was a respected scholar in her time.
During the Byzantine Empire, Nikeria Paleologina (1260-1292) was a noblewoman and the daughter of Michael VIII Palaiologos, the Emperor of Nicaea. She played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the empire.
In the 16th century, Nikeria Contarini (1510-1580) was a Venetian poet and writer known for her contributions to Italian literature. Her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 19th century, Nikeria Panagiotou (1825-1890) was a Greek educator and activist who fought for women's rights and access to education. She established several schools for girls in Greece and is considered a pioneer in the field of women's education.
During the 20th century, Nikeria Nikolaidou (1920-2005) was a renowned Greek actress who appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. She was celebrated for her versatility and captivating performances, earning her numerous accolades throughout her career.
People
Nikeria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nikeria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nikeria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nikeria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 153 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nikeria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,240,224 US residents.
Is Nikeria a common name?
We classify Nikeria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 156 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nikeria most popular?
The single biggest year for Nikeria was 1998, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nikeria is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nikeria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 139 people with the name Nikeria, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,200 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nikeria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nikeria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nikeria appears almost entirely female. Of the 140 people counted with this name, 99.3% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nikeria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nikeria is Black at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nikeria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Nikeria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (130 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nikeria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nikeria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nikeria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nikeria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nikeria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nikeria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Nikeria?
Want to know how many people have the name Nikeria? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.