Victory of the people
Nikaya is a modern elaboration of the Greek name Nike, meaning victory, combined with the popular 'aya' suffix. It is often associated with the Sanskrit word 'Nikaya', which refers to a collection or volume of Buddhist texts. In a Western context, it functions as a rhythmic, contemporary alternative to Nicole or Kaya.
Less common today
Nikaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,335 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
