Nikhil
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nikhil: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2008.
Nikhil is a name of Sanskrit origin, derived from *nikhila*, meaning "whole," "entire," or "complete." It is a popular name in India and among the global South Asian diaspora. Perhaps the most internationally recognised bearer is Nikhil Chopra, the Indian cricketer who played in the 1990s, while the spiritual teacher Nikhil (or Nikkhil) Banerjee brought the name into Western alternative circles. The name does not have direct Scottish place connections, but its meaning of completeness makes it a thoughtful choice for a child. A phonetic variant, Nikkhil, is sometimes used, and the name gained a mild presence in Scotland from the 2000s onward, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural community.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20084 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y