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Ajit

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-JIT /əˈdʒɪt/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ajita, 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' (a name of Vishnu)Medium

In 30 seconds: Unconquered; invincible: Ajit is Sanskrit for 'unconquered'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'ə-JIT').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit ajita, 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' (a name of Vishnu)
U.S. rank (2025)#5211 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ajit comes from Sanskrit ajita, 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' (a-, 'not', plus jita, 'conquered'). It is a name of the god Vishnu (we note the deity link). A crisp, strong, classic Indian name (said 'ə-JIT'; nickname Aj).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, unconquered-and-invincible at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Ajit means 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' in Sanskrit (a name of the god Vishnu) — a crisp, strong Indian name (said 'ə-JIT').
Overall data confidence 65%
Sanskrit references — Ajita — deity link noted

Variations

AjeetAjithAjitha

Nicknames

Aj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajit mean?

Ajit is Sanskrit for 'unconquered, invincible' (a name of Vishnu, which we note).

How do you pronounce Ajit?

It's said ə-JIT /əˈdʒɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ajit a boy or girl name?

Ajit is a boy's name.

How popular is Ajit?

Ajit is a rare name in the U.S.

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