Nikep, Maryland
Nikep is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 95.
Nikep is located in the Georges Creek Valley of western Allegany County, along the old route of Maryland Route 36. Lonaconing is to the northeast, and Westernport is to the southwest.
The name Nikep was given to the first post office established in the community, because Pekin was already in use at another post office.