Nikhil is a distinctive choice, ranked #1758 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nikhil in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1758
About the Name Nikhil
Nikhil is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 35 places over five years. Its high point was #346 in 1999, and it now sits at #1758. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Nikhil is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nikhil
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Nikhil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nikhil in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nikhil has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 35 places in the last five years. Its peak was #346 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Nikhil is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Nikhil include: Nikhil Naik — Nikhil Shankar Naik is an Indian cricketer who plays for Maharashtra cricket team.; Nikhil Kohli — Nikhil Kohli is an Indian cricketer.; Nikhil Barla — Nikhil Barla is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Jamshedpur..
Nikhil does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Nikhils in the wild.
14
UK babies named Nikhil (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 35 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nikhil
Likely around 1 other Nikhil in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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