Nikhil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2133 in 2025 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 70 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 75.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 24,721 boys born was named Nikhil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.