Nikhil vs Arya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikhil

Boy #2,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"complete, whole, entire"

Origin: Sanskrit nikhila

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Boy #2,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Iranian Norse (via Game of Thrones)

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Nikhil Rank #2,535

Arya Rank #2,416

Arya is more popular, ranked #2416 vs #2535 for Nikhil.

Is Nikhil or Arya more popular?

Arya is more popular, ranked #2416 compared to Nikhil at #2535 in the United States.

What do Nikhil and Arya mean?

Nikhil means "complete, whole, entire" (Sanskrit nikhila origin). Arya means "noble, honorable" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Nikhil and Arya boy or girl names?

Nikhil is primarily a boy name. Arya is primarily a boy name.