Nickea is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the Greek word 'Nike', meaning victory. It is often pronounced as /NIKE-uh/, with emphasis on the first syllable. This name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century but remains relatively rare compared to more traditional names. Individuals named Nickea may prefer to be called by their full name rather than a nickname or shortened version, adding to its distinctive appeal.
Nickea experienced a peak in popularity during the late 70s with seven births each in 1977 and 1978. However, after a decade-long gap, there was another spike in 1984 with seven more births. Overall, Nickea has seen a total of nineteen babies named so since 1977.