Nikhil

Meaning of Nikhil

Nikhil means "whole" or "entire". It can also mean "universal" or "complete".

Nikhil has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nikhil

After ranking as high as #824 in 2007, Nikhil has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nikhil

• Nikhil Banerjee
  Indian classical sitarist
• Nikhil Advani
  Indian film director
• Nikhil Chopra
  Indian cricketer
• Nikhil Siddhartha
  Indian film actor
• Nikhil Thampi
  Indian fashion designer

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Questions about the name Nikhil

What does the name Nikhil mean?

Nikhil means nikhil means "whole" or "entire". it can also mean "universal" or "complete", and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Nikhil a boy's or a girl's name?

Nikhil is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nikhil?

Nikhil did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nikhil most popular?

Nikhil peaked at #824 in 2007.