Nikhil vs Krishna

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 #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, blue-black"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese Fijian-Indian

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Nikhil Rank #2,535

Krishna Rank #2,397

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 vs #2535 for Nikhil.

Is Nikhil or Krishna more popular?

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 compared to Nikhil at #2535 in the United States.

What do Nikhil and Krishna mean?

Nikhil means "complete, whole, entire" (Sanskrit nikhila origin). Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Nikhil and Krishna boy or girl names?

Nikhil is primarily a boy name. Krishna is primarily a boy name.