Nikhil Name Popularity and Statistics
Nikhil is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nikhil?
Nikhil is spelled N-I-K-H-I-L. The name has 6 letters.
Nikhil Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,833
Recorded Births44
- Boys usage fell 306 places to #2,833 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nikhil Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 44 | #2,833 |
| 2024 | Boys | 53 | #2,527 |
| 2023 | Boys | 44 | #2,848 |
| 2022 | Boys | 54 | #2,517 |
| 2021 | Boys | 68 | #2,109 |
| 2020 | Boys | 70 | #2,024 |
| 2019 | Boys | 65 | #2,170 |
| 2018 | Boys | 79 | #1,886 |
| 2017 | Boys | 90 | #1,725 |
| 2016 | Boys | 93 | #1,687 |
| 2015 | Boys | 124 | #1,388 |
| 2014 | Boys | 173 | #1,102 |
| 2013 | Boys | 156 | #1,155 |
| 2012 | Boys | 158 | #1,155 |
| 2011 | Boys | 190 | #1,012 |
| 2010 | Boys | 192 | #1,015 |
| 2009 | Boys | 244 | #864 |
| 2008 | Boys | 241 | #877 |
| 2007 | Boys | 261 | #820 |
| 2006 | Boys | 223 | #885 |
| 2005 | Boys | 209 | #875 |
| 2004 | Boys | 204 | #862 |
| 2003 | Boys | 201 | #857 |
| 2002 | Boys | 182 | #891 |
When Was Nikhil Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
261 recorded births
National rank #820
2009 · Boys
244 recorded births
National rank #864
2008 · Boys
241 recorded births
National rank #877
2006 · Boys
223 recorded births
National rank #885
Where Nikhil Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,687 | 9 |
| NY | #1,760 | 5 |