Complete, whole, or entire
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'nikhila', this name signifies wholeness and universality. It is a popular name in India and among the Hindu diaspora, often representing the concept of being all-encompassing or perfect.
About 44 boys were named Nikhil in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian film director and screenwriter
Indian actor in Telugu cinema
Former Indian cricketer
Renowned sitar player of the Maihar gharana
The same feel as Nikhil — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
