Nikhil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #515 in 2006 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 70 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 34.1%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 5,429 boys born was named Nikhil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.