Amit
Amit is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Boundless, infinite, or friend.
Origin and history
Amit is a name with roots in both Sanskrit, where it means 'boundless' or 'infinite', and Hebrew, where it means 'friend' or 'colleague'. It is a well-established masculine name internationally and maintains a steady, moderate presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,899 babies in the United States have been named Amit since 1880. It ranks #2402 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.6 %)
- CA (31.4 %)
- NJ (13.8 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 480 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,017 |
| 1990-2000 | 588 |
| 2000-2010 | 467 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Famous people named Amit
- Amit Shah: Politician, Government Official
Fun facts
- Amit independently developed in two major language families, Sanskrit and Hebrew, carrying positive meanings in both.
- Nearly 3,000 boys in the United States have been named Amit since official SSA tracking began.