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Aniket

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-NEE-ket /əˈniː.kɛt/Medium

Meaning: Aniket is a Sanskrit name meaning 'without a home; homeless ascetic' and, by extension, 'lord of all' — an epithet of the god Shiva, who dwells everywhere and nowhere. We note the deity connection respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of the divine: Aniket means 'lord of all; homeless ascetic,' an epithet of Shiva (said 'uh-NEE-ket').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningAniket is a Sanskrit name meaning 'without a home; homeless ascetic' and, by extension, 'lord of all' — an epithet of the god Shiva, who dwells everywhere and nowhere. We note the deity connection respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12430 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 331

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319962024

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

Aniket is a Sanskrit name meaning 'homeless; without a fixed abode,' used as an epithet of the god Shiva, the wandering ascetic who is 'lord of all.' It is a popular Indian name, and we treat its divine link respectfully (said 'uh-NEE-ket').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Indian in heritage.

Did you know? Aniket means 'without a home' — an epithet of Shiva, who belongs everywhere and nowhere, so 'lord of all'; we note the deity connection respectfully (said 'uh-NEE-ket').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aniket — Sanskrit 'homeless ascetic; lord of all'; epithet of Shiva

Variations

AnikethAniketan

Nicknames

AniKet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aniket mean?

Aniket is a Sanskrit name meaning 'without a home; lord of all,' an epithet of the god Shiva.

How do you pronounce Aniket?

It's said uh-NEE-ket /əˈniː.kɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aniket a boy or girl name?

Aniket is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Aniket?

Aniket is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though used in India.

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