Nikila
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nikila
Nikila is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "night" or related to darkness, with roots in the word "nisha" (निशा).
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Etymology
Nikila is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "night" or related to darkness, with roots in the word "nisha" (निशा). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with variations appearing across South Asian communities, though it lacks significant historical prominence in major historical records.
Nikila currently ranks #15,055 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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