boy's name
Nikil
NIK-il (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 40
Nikil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nikil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 19 |
How Popular Is Nikil?
In 2007, Nikil was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nikil Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nikil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikil
- English NIK-il
Sibling Names for Nikil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikil
How popular is the name Nikil?
In 2007, Nikil was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nikil a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikil?
Nikil has 2 syllables.
When was Nikil most popular?
Nikil peaked in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.