Nikhya is a unique and captivating female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Gift from God". It offers a beautiful blend of cultural heritage with a contemporary twist, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughter. The name's phonetic pronunciation is /ni-KY-ə/, rhyming with "tiger" and "figurer". Nikhya rolls off the tongue easily and is not difficult to spell or pronounce, yet its rarity ensures it stands out among more common names. In recent years, it has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it has been steadily rising in usage since 2005. Notable individuals with this name include Nikhya Marx, a Canadian figure skater who competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Overall, Nikhya is an attractive and uncommon name that carries a profound meaning without being too eccentric or hard to pronounce.
The name Nikyah had a consistent level of popularity from the late '90s to the mid-2000s, with a notable peak between 2005 and 2007 when it saw over 10 births annually each year. After 2007, its popularity seemed to decline, dropping below 10 births per year until 2018 when there was another small spike with 6 births recorded. Overall, Nikyah had a total of 133 births across these years.