Nikhia is of Sanskrit origin and means "night." It is a unisex name but is more commonly used for girls. The name has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in India and other South Asian countries. Nikhia is composed of the Sanskrit words "nisha" meaning night, and "iya," which signifies a feminine ending. In some variations, it may also be spelled as Nikhya or Nikhiya.
"Nikhia saw a total of 12 newborns between 2003 and 2007, with 7 babies born in 2003 and an additional 5 arriving in 2007."