Nikhil
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Battle, war
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #2869 in 2025 with 44 babies born.
History: Nikhil is a name with Germanic roots, containing the element 'hil' meaning battle, war.
Similar names: nithila, niki
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Nikhil? About 1 in 75,648 babies born in 2025 were named Nikhil, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nikhil
What does the name Nikhil mean?
Nikhil means “Battle, war” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Nikhil?
Nikhil has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Battle, war”.
How popular is Nikhil?
Nikhil ranked #2833 in 2025 — given to 44 babies that year.
When was Nikhil most popular?
Nikhil peaked in 2007 with 261 babies registered that year.
Is Nikhil a boy or girl name?
Nikhil is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nikhils in registered births are male.
Is the name Nikhil rising or falling in popularity?
Nikhil has fallen 805 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2028 in 2020 to #2833 in 2025.
How long has Nikhil been recorded?
Nikhil appears in birth records across 54 years — from 1971 through 2025.