Amit

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-mit /ˈɑ.mɪt/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit amita, 'boundless, infinite, immeasurable'; also Hebrew amit, 'a friend, a colleague'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Boundless; infinite: Amit is Sanskrit for 'boundless, infinite' (and Hebrew 'a friend'). Warm, classic, and crisp (said 'AH-mit').

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Sanskrit amita, 'boundless, infinite, immeasurable'; also Hebrew amit, 'a friend, a colleague'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5894 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,891

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amit comes from Sanskrit amita, 'boundless, infinite, immeasurable, without limit' — and also from Hebrew amit, 'a friend, a colleague, a comrade' (routes layered, which we note). A warm, classic name across India and Israel (said 'AH-mit'; nickname Ami).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Jewish families. Rare, boundless-or-a-friend at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Amit means 'boundless, infinite, immeasurable' in Sanskrit (from amita) — and 'a friend, a colleague' in Hebrew — a warm, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-mit').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Amit — routes layered

Variations

AmitaAmeet

Nicknames

Ami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amit mean?

Amit is Sanskrit for 'boundless, infinite' and Hebrew for 'a friend'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amit?

It's said AH-mit /ˈɑ.mɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amit a boy or girl name?

Amit is most often a boy's name (used for both sexes in Hebrew).

How popular is Amit?

Amit is a rare name in the U.S.