BoySanskrit origin

Nikhil: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A complete name meaning entire and whole, encompassing all.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2019
Peak
#818 in 1999

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1971: #357419711980: #226119801990: #174519902000: #86720002005: #87620052010: #101520102015: #139220152020: #20192020#1#3574

What Nikhil Means

Nikhil is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A complete name meaning entire and whole, encompassing all.

How Popular Nikhil Is

Nikhil currently ranks #2019 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #818 in 1999. It is rising.

Good to Know About Nikhil

  • At its most popular, Nikhil reached #818 in the U.S. in 1999.
  • Nikhil has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Nikhil is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.

Names Like Nikhil

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Nikhil

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nikhil.

Questions About Nikhil

What does Nikhil mean?

Nikhil is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A complete name meaning entire and whole, encompassing all.

How popular is Nikhil?

Nikhil currently ranks #2019 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #818 in 1999. It is rising.

Where does Nikhil come from?

Nikhil comes from Sanskrit roots. At its most popular, Nikhil reached #818 in the U.S. in 1999.

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