Nikita

Nikita has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Nikita isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Nikita is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Nikita was, in the past month, the 921st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Nikita is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Nikita was viewed 136 times, and liked 2 times.

The map below shows Nikita's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Nikita is most adored in Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, New Mexico and Alabama.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nikita.

Most popular breeds named Nikita:

1. Siberian Husky
2. German Shepherd
3. Akita Breed
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Rottweiler

Nikita is found in these categories:

badass

Strong Russian origins, associated with fierce characters in popular culture, and unique, making it stand out in a crowd.

cute

Russian origin, evokes images of petite, fluffy Siberian Huskies frolicking in snow.

hunting

Nikita originates from Russia, where it's commonly used for Siberian Husky sled and hunting dogs.