Nikita - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Nikita \n(i)-ki-ta\, also used as boy's name Nikita, is pronounced nih-KEE-tah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "unconquered". From Aniketos. Also a nickname for Nicole, which is derived from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. In Russia, also a male name.

Nikita has 5 variant forms: Nakeeta, Nakita, Nickita, Nikeeta and Niquita.

For more information, see also related names Nicolette and Nikki.

Baby names that sound like Nikita are Naquita, Nagida and Negida.

Nikita is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Nikita. Compare Nikita with related baby names.