UK boy's name
Rikhil
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "the ruler of wealth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rikhil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rikhil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3478, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Rikhil is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Rikhil. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rikhil ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 boys were registered as Rikhil.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rikhil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3478
2016
Births in 2016
5
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Rikhil mean?
The name Rikhil is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged during the ancient Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
The name Rikhil is thought to be a combination of the Sanskrit words "Rikh" and "Il". The word "Rikh" is believed to be a variant of the Sanskrit word "Rishi", which means a sage or a wise person. The word "Il" is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ila", which means the earth or the world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rikhil can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, where it is mentioned as the name of a sage or a learned scholar. However, the exact text and the context in which the name appears are not entirely clear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rikhil. One such individual was Rikhil Kaushik, an Indian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 6th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Vedic philosophy and his interpretations of the ancient Hindu texts.
Another notable individual with the name Rikhil was Rikhil Chandra Bhattacharya (1837-1909), a Bengali scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian literature and languages. He is particularly renowned for his work on the translation and interpretation of the Vedas and other Sanskrit texts.
In the field of literature, Rikhil Gangopadhyay (1926-2015) was a celebrated Bengali novelist and short story writer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Bengali literature and was the recipient of several prestigious literary awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award.
In the realm of sports, Rikhil Bansal (born 1991) is a notable name. He is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in various age-group tournaments and domestic cricket competitions.
Another notable individual with the name Rikhil is Rikhil Parekh (born 1983), an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Rikhil throughout history, and the list is by no means exhaustive. The name has a rich cultural heritage and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, writers, artists, and sportspersons.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rikhil over time
The chart below shows babies named Rikhil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rikhil, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rikhil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rikhil was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3478 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2906 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
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- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rikhil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rikhil in the UK right now?
In 2016, Rikhil was ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Rikhil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Rikhil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rikhil?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "the ruler of wealth".
How many people are called Rikhil in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Rikhil across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.