Kamal vs Nikhil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamal

Boy #2,598 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perfection, excellence, completeness"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Indian Hindi South Asian

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Boy #2,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"complete, whole, entire"

Origin: Sanskrit nikhila

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Kamal Rank #2,598

Nikhil Rank #2,535

Nikhil is more popular, ranked #2535 vs #2598 for Kamal.

Is Kamal or Nikhil more popular?

Nikhil is more popular, ranked #2535 compared to Kamal at #2598 in the United States.

What do Kamal and Nikhil mean?

Kamal means "perfection, excellence, completeness" (Arabic origin). Nikhil means "complete, whole, entire" (Sanskrit nikhila origin).

Are Kamal and Nikhil boy or girl names?

Kamal is primarily a boy name. Nikhil is primarily a boy name.