Nikhil is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #893 in 2002 with 182 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 261 births ranking #823. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 49.2%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 10,667 boys born was named Nikhil. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.