US Popularity:5331
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:whole; all
Nikhil is a baby boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning “whole” or “all”. The name Nikhil is popular throughout India and is commonly associated with the name Nikhila from the Hindu religion and Telugu language. If you’re one of the many who believe in the unity of all, Nikhil is a name suited to yours and baby’s lifestyle. Not only is the name symbolic of unity of all, but it also could serve to teach baby a completeness in themselves. Picking a name like Nikhil will encourage baby to feel entirely whole.

Nikhil Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nikhil is currently #1298 on The Bump
Boy:Nikhil is currently #355 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nikhil is currently #5331 in U.S. births
Boy:Nikhil is currently #1637 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5331
in 2022
- 788
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 486

  • Behind the Name, Nikhil, April 2022

  • Name Doctor, Lane

  • Behind the Name, Nikhila, December 2017

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