Victorious; people of victory
Derived from the Greek name Niketas, it stems from the word 'nike' meaning victory. While traditionally a masculine name in Eastern Europe and Russia, it gained popularity as a feminine name in Western countries following the influence of pop culture.
Less common today
Nikita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #584 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Premier of the Soviet Union
Russian racing driver
Secret agent and assassin · La Femme Nikita
British-Indian poet and writer
American YouTuber and makeup artist
NHL right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning
