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Amit
BoySanskrit, Hebrew· “limitless (Sanskrit); friend (Hebrew)”
- Meaning
- limitless (Sanskrit); friend (Hebrew)
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEET
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #8,296
- US babies 2025
- 9
- Best rank
- #743 (1983)
- Peak year
- 1983
Meaning and origin of Amit
Amit is a Sanskrit and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “limitless (Sanskrit); friend (Hebrew)”.
Amit is a name with separate sources in Sanskrit and Hebrew. In Sanskrit, amita means "limitless" or "boundless," and Amit is a common boys' name in India, related to Amitabha, "infinite light," the name of a Buddha. In Hebrew, amit means "friend" or "companion," and it is used as a given name in Israel. In Israel it is said ah-MEET, while in India it is closer to uh-MIT, and uh-MEET is common in the US. The Indian family includes Amitabh and the feminine Amita, while Hebrew has Amitai. Because the name is short and meaningful in two languages, it works for families with ties to either culture.
Popularity over time
Amit first appears in US Social Security records in 1965. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 1978. Its best national rank was #743 in 1983, the same year it reached its highest count of 135 babies. In 2025, 9 babies were named Amit, and it ranked #8,296 nationally. That is 44% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #872 in 1980, #1,928 in 2000, #3,714 in 2010, and #8,296 in 2025. Of the 2,899 US boys named Amit since records began, 35% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 588 babies. Since 2010, 313 more have been named Amit.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Andrae, Renaldo, Jarad, Jered, and Tuan.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 86% of US babies named Amit over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Amit is usually pronounced uh-MEET, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-it”.
Middle names for Amit
A few middle names that flow with Amit: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amit
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amit mean?
Amit is a Sanskrit and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “limitless (Sanskrit); friend (Hebrew)”.
What is the origin of the name Amit?
Amit has Sanskrit and Hebrew roots. Amit is a name with separate sources in Sanskrit and Hebrew.
Is Amit a popular name?
Not especially. Amit ranked #8,296 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amit a boy or girl name?
Amit is mainly a boy's name. About 86% of US babies named Amit over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Amit?
Amit is usually pronounced uh-MEET. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings