Nikhil
Boy nameNikhil has been given to 5,404 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 2007. In 2025, about 1 in 38,820 boys was named Nikhil.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed from Sanskrit निखिल (nikhila).
Origin: Sanskrit
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,404
Peak year
2007 (261 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1971
10-year trend
▼ -65%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Nikhil's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #867 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nikhil.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nikhil?
Nikhil has been given to 5,404 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nikhil peak?
Nikhil peaked in 2007, when 261 babies were given the name.
Is Nikhil a girl or boy name?
Nikhil is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nikhil are boys).
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