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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nikhil — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nikesh|Nikholai
SanskritBoy↑↑ Surging

Nikhil

nee-KHIL · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2537
↑↑ Surging
#2537
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2037 in 2020
5yr change
+338 ranks
Birth frequency
1.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2537 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Nikhil

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2537

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+338 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritModernIndianHindu2-syllableMeaningfulCompleteStrongRising in USRare
Character
victorious spiritthoughtful leaderstrong intellectcompassionate naturedecisive action
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nikhils

dedicatedcreativecollaborativevisionaryinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Nikhil is a Sanskrit boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2537 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +338 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2537 · very rare
Nikhil at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'whole' or 'complete'. Also interpreted as 'victorious' in some traditions, reflecting strength and wholeness.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi · Indo-Aryan
Peak rank:#2037 in 2020
5yr change:+338 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Nikhil Siddhartha
Actor
Nikhil Dwivedi
Film Producer
Similar Sound
Nihal◈NeelAkhilArjunRohan◈Milan◈
Similar Style
AdityaAryan◈VishnuKaranDevAshok
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nikhil
PriyaAnayaArjunSanaRohan◈DiyaKavyaAditya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Nikhil illustration
Name Intelligence
Nikhil · Overview
Summary

Nikhil is a Sanskrit boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2537 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nikhil scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 338 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Nikhil carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Nikhil is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
nikhil.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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