Amit
Transliteration of Hindi अमित (amit), Marathi अमित (amit), Gujarati અમિત (amit), Bengali অমিত (omito), etc.
Every Amit since 1965 — 3,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amit
Amit is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,296 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 3,101 American babies have been named Amit — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1983, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,296 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,920 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #10,898 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,848 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,575 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,114 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,561 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,115 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,706 | 21 | #4,601 |
| 2016 | 7 | #12,995 | 17 | #5,329 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,604 | 16 | #5,521 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,790 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,407 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,077 | 29 | #3,626 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,249 | 43 | #2,754 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,565 | 28 | #3,714 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,499 | 36 | #3,168 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,130 | 30 | #3,565 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,034 | 51 | #2,474 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,331 | 46 | #2,580 |
| 2005 | — | — | 52 | #2,266 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,759 | 51 | #2,243 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,379 | 44 | #2,394 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,186 | 46 | #2,253 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,231 | 57 | #1,913 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,717 | 54 | #1,928 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,857 | 53 | #1,682 |
| 1990 | — | — | 78 | #1,252 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,365 | 114 | #839 |
| 1980 | — | — | 104 | #872 |
| 1975 | — | — | 50 | #1,192 |
| 1970 | — | — | 28 | #1,618 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,542 |
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Famous people named Amit
- Amit Shah Politician · b. 1964
- Amit Trivedi Musician · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amit mean?
Transliteration of Hindi अमित (amit), Marathi अमित (amit), Gujarati અમિત (amit), Bengali অমিত (omito), etc.
How popular is the name Amit in 2025?
Amit ranked #8,296 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amit?
3,101 babies have been named Amit in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amit most popular?
Amit peaked in 1983, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Amit a boy or girl name?
Amit is used for both: about 7% of babies named Amit have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Amit rising or falling?
Amit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amit?
Well-known people named Amit include Amit Shah (politician), Amit Trivedi (musician).