Nikhil Name Meaning & Origin
/NIK-hil/Nikhil is most likely a name of Indian origin.
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Name Origin
Nikhil is a common male given name in India, derived from Sanskrit. It means 'complete' or 'entire'. It is used predominantly in Hindu communities and has been popularized through Indian culture and media.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Indian (Hindu, Indian) 85% -
Nepalese (Nepali) 10% -
Sri Lankan (Sri Lankan Tamil or Sinhalese) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Nikhil
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Nikhil
Famous individuals named Nikhil include Nikhil Advani, an Indian film director and producer; Nikhil Kumar, an Indian actor and politician; and Nikhil Banerjee, a renowned Indian classical sitar player.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 44 boys in the US were named Nikhil.
Growth of the name Nikhil in the US (SSA Data):
Nikhil Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.