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Amrit

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Pronounced UM-rit /ˈʌm.rɪt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit amrita, 'immortal; nectar of immortality' — the divine drink of the gods in Hindu tradition, cognate with Greek ambrosia. A sacred, life-giving name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sacred Sanskrit name: Amrit means 'nectar of immortality' (said 'UM-rit'). Divine and life-giving.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit amrita, 'immortal; nectar of immortality' — the divine drink of the gods in Hindu tradition, cognate with Greek ambrosia. A sacred, life-giving name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11137 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 421

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219822024

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

Amrit comes from the Sanskrit amrita, 'immortal; nectar of immortality,' the drink of the gods. Used across Indian and Sikh tradition for girls and boys, it reads sacred and vivid — rare in the U.S. (said 'UM-rit').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian- and Sikh-heritage families. Rare, sacred, and vivid.

Did you know? Amrit is Sanskrit for 'nectar of immortality' — the divine drink of the gods in Hindu tradition, kin to the Greek ambrosia — a sacred, life-giving name (said 'UM-rit').
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References — Amrit — Sanskrit amrita 'nectar of immortality'

Variations

AmritaAmreetAmritha

Nicknames

AmiRit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amrit mean?

Amrit is Sanskrit for 'immortal; nectar of immortality,' the divine drink of the gods.

How do you pronounce Amrit?

It's said UM-rit /ˈʌm.rɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amrit a boy or girl name?

Amrit is used for both; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Amrit?

Amrit is a rare name in the U.S.

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