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Nakita

Quick answerNakita is a feminine given name derived from the Russian name Nikita, which comes from the Greek name Niketas, meaning "victor" or "conqueror" (from Nike, the goddess of victory).

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,953
TrendStable
Peak year1986
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageRussian/English
CultureSlavic/Western
Letters6
Numerology2 Chaldean 5
Global rank#377

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nakita

Nakita is a feminine given name derived from the Russian name Nikita, which comes from the Greek name Niketas, meaning "victor" or "conqueror" (from Nike, the goddess of victory).

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Etymology

Nakita is a feminine given name derived from the Russian name Nikita, which comes from the Greek name Niketas, meaning "victor" or "conqueror" (from Nike, the goddess of victory). The name is primarily used in Russian, Slavic, and English-speaking cultures, with adoption increasing in Western countries during the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and Canada.

Nakita currently ranks #16,953 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.

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