Nikhil
Boy name · Greek · Hindu · Indian
Meaningwhole, complete · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #2,833
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #809 in 1999
44 babies were named Nikhil in the US in 2025. It has dropped 809 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nikhil you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,760 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nikhil, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nikhil would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNikhil first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1999, when it ranked #809. Today it's #2,833, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNikhil was 3.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,730 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 38,760.
- TrendNikhil has slipped 809 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,833. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Nikhil means “whole, complete”. Our records link it to Greek, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Nikhil
Nikhil is a boy name of Greek, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “whole, complete”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-hil”. US birth records list Nikhil for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 54 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #809 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,833, with 44 babies.
Origin:Greek namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.5 | 132,548 boys |
| 1980s | 23 | 43,630 boys |
| 1990s | 56 | 18,015 boys |
| 2000s | 107 | 9,339 boys |
| 2010s | 70 | 14,327 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,136 boys |
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- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
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- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Nikhil
What does the name Nikhil mean?
Nikhil means “whole, complete” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Nikhil?
Nikhil has Greek, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Nikhil a boy or girl name?
Nikhil is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nikhil?
Nikhil ranked #2,833 for US boys in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#809).