What is the origin of the name Nikhil?

Nikhil is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Nikhil?

Nikhil is currently ranked #2537 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Nikhil

NEE-kil

Popularity

#2537

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

5,360

Peak Year

#261 in 2007

First Recorded

1971

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Meaning 'whole', 'entire', or 'complete' in Sanskrit.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Nik Niki

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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