Nikita

Meaning of Nikita

Nikita means "unconquered" or "victorious." It's derived from the Greek name Niketas.

Nikita has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nikita

After ranking as high as #883 in 2000, Nikita has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nikita

• Nikita Kahn
  American businesswoman and philanthropist
• Nikita Dragun
  YouTube personality and makeup artist
• Nikita Miller
  American actress
• Nikita Murray
  South African field hockey player
• Nikita Kuzmin
  Ukrainian professional dancer

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Questions about the name Nikita

What does the name Nikita mean?

Nikita means nikita means "unconquered" or "victorious." it's derived from the greek name niketas, and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Nikita a boy's or a girl's name?

Nikita is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nikita?

Nikita did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nikita most popular?

Nikita peaked at #883 in 2000.