Nikhil

Nikhil is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “complete.” In 2024 it was given to 53 boys in the United States.

Nikhil at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“complete”

About the name Nikhil

Nikhil belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “complete” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nikhil first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #813 in 1999, and in 2024 53 babies received the name — 5,360 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nikhil in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#813 in 1999
Peak year
2007
Babies named Nikhil in 2024
53
Total since 1880
5,360

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nikhil mean?

Nikhil means “complete” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nikhil a boy or girl name?

Nikhil is a boy name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nikhil?

Nikhil comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Nikhil?

Nikhil first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #813 in 1999, and 53 babies were given the name in 2024.

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