نیکا

Nika

girlPersian

Nika is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good, beautiful”.

MeaningGood, beautiful
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingنیکا
Pronunciationnee-KAH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Nika

Nika is a modern Persian girl's name built on nīk, 'good, beautiful, virtuous', the same element as in Nikoo and Niknam. It has become fashionable in Iran in recent years because it is short and easy to say in many languages. It is unrelated to the Greek Nike, though it sounds similar.

Is Nika a Muslim name?

Nika is a Persian name meaning 'good' or 'beautiful'. It is not Arabic but is used by Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Nika used?

A popular modern name in Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Nika

Nikka

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nika mean?

Nika means 'Good, beautiful'. It comes from Persian.

Is Nika a Muslim name?

Nika is a Persian name meaning 'good' or 'beautiful'. It is not Arabic but is used by Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Nika in Arabic?

Nika is written نیکا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nika?

Nika is pronounced nee-KAH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.