Nikhil is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #351 in 2000 with 69 recorded births. This places Nikhil in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 70 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 56.8%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 4,249 boys born was named Nikhil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.