Nikhil
n(i)-khil,
nik-hil
US Popularity:6177
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 #1291 on The Bump
Boy:Nikhil is currently #713 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nikhil is currently #6177 in U.S. births
Boy:Nikhil is currently #2863 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2863
in 2023
- 322
from 2022
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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