Nikhil
Nikhil is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Complete, entire, or whole.
Origin and history
Nikhil is a classic Sanskrit name meaning 'complete', 'entire', or 'whole'. It has been steadily used in the United States since the late 20th century, especially within Indian-American communities. The name remains a well-established choices with consistent moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,404 babies in the United States have been named Nikhil since 1880. It ranks #1660 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1594.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.9 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- NJ (11.4 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 111 |
| 1980-1990 | 426 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,073 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,141 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,320 |
| 2020-2029 | 333 |
Famous people named Nikhil
- Nikhil Advani: Director, Producer
- Nikhil Siddhartha: Actor
Fun facts
- Derived directly from classical Sanskrit, Nikhil carries the enduring philosophical meaning of total completion or wholeness.
- The name entered regular U.S. birth registration records in the late 20th century and maintains stable modern usage.