Nikita \n(i)-ki-ta\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Nikita), is pronounced nih-KEE-tah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Nikita 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.