Boy · #9,871 in 2026

Rikhil

Name: Popularity of the name Rikhil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rikhil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,871

Peak Rank

#6,903 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2008

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#6903

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rikhil

The earliest SSA record of Rikhil as a baby boy name dates back to 2003, when 10 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Rikhil — #6,903 in the national rankings. Rikhil last appeared in the published SSA data in 2008, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 35 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rikhil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rikhil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rikhil

What does the name Rikhil mean?

Rikhil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rikhil in 2026?

In 2026, Rikhil ranks #9,871 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Rikhil most popular?

Rikhil reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #6,903 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Rikhil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rikhil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rikhil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rikhil include Masaki, Julias, Seon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rikhil

Rikhil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Rikhil's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #6,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Rikhil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.