UK girl's name
Nikitha
Beautiful or cheerful in Sanskrit.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nikitha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nikitha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3536, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Nikitha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Nikitha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nikitha ranked #3536 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 girls were registered as Nikitha.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nikitha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3536
2013
Births in 2013
6
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Nikitha mean?
Nikitha is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "nikita," which means "praised" or "celebrated." The name has its roots in ancient Hindu scriptures and mythology.
This name gained popularity in South India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have been in use since the 6th century AD, during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region of India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nikitha can be found in the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic poem. In the text, Nikitha is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, known for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nikitha. One of the most famous was Nikitha Devi (1335-1399), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Vijayanagara Empire. Her literary works, including the treatise "Nikitha Sarvasvam," were widely celebrated during her lifetime.
Another prominent figure with this name was Nikitha Bai (1778-1857), a courtesan and poet from the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Her poetry, written in Telugu and Urdu, explored themes of love, longing, and the human experience.
In the 20th century, Nikitha Narayana (1916-1991) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in popularizing the Kuchipudi dance form and received several prestigious awards for her contributions to the arts.
Nikitha Sharma (1938-2018) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and Padma Shri awardee. She was known for her mastery of the Khayal genre and her collaborations with eminent musicians of her time.
Nikitha Vijay (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian film actress and model who has appeared in various Tamil and Telugu language movies. Her performance in the film "Naanu Nanna Kannada Prema Kadha" garnered critical acclaim.
The name Nikitha continues to be popular in India, particularly in the Southern states, where it is often bestowed upon newborn girls as a symbol of celebration and appreciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nikitha over time
The chart below shows babies named Nikitha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nikitha, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikitha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nikitha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4329 | 14 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4202 | 13 | 3 |
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- Natalie 10,885
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- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nikitha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nikitha in the UK right now?
In 2013, Nikitha was ranked #3536 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Nikitha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Nikitha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nikitha?
Beautiful or cheerful in Sanskrit.
How many people are called Nikitha in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Nikitha across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.