Nikhil is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #396 in 2001 with 58 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 70 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 31.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 4,962 boys born was named Nikhil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.