Nikhil Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nikhil originates from the Sanskrit word meaning 'whole' or 'complete'. It has evolved through historical forms in various Indian languages. The name is associated with traits of completeness and perfection. There is no biblical relevance. Nikhil gained popularity in the 20th century and is now viewed as a modern and culturally significant name.
The name Nikhil is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nikhil has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nikhil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3566th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1355th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 915th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1769th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Nikhil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nikhil"
Pronunciation
/nɪˈkɪl/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Nikhil derives from the Sanskrit word 'nikhila', which means 'whole' or 'complete'. It is often associated with the idea of completeness or perfection.
Meaning
whole, complete
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: निखिल (nikhila), Prakrit: निखिल (nikhila), Modern Indian languages: Nikhil
Historical Usage
Nikhil has been widely used in India and among Indian communities around the world, gaining popularity particularly in the 20th century as a common name reflecting cultural heritage.
Variants & Derivatives
Nikhilendra, Nikhilesh, Nik, Nikhil Kumar
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nikhil is perceived as a modern and culturally rich name, often associated with intelligence and creativity.
Famous People
Nikhil Advani - Indian filmmaker, Nikhil Kumar - Indian politician, Nikhil Sinha - Indian television producer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nikhil"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nikhil"
"Nikhil" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3566th of 10718 | 134 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1355th of 16616 | 1,014 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 915th of 24088 | 3,143 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1769th of 23106 | 1,069 |
Regional Popularity of "Nikhil" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.75% 1207th/3685 |
19.78% 885th/4475 |
38.51% 2000th/5194 |
19.03% 1202nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.09% 1012th/4582 |
11.52% 595th/5164 |
15.25% 1115th/7313 |
11.07% 826th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.13% 1838th/3984 |
27.23% 1222nd/4487 |
29.07% 1983rd/6822 |
20.70% 1299th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nikhil" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nikhil"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nikhil" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.