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Naitik

♂ Boy

Pronounced NY-tik /ˈnaɪ.tɪk/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Naitik, 'moral; ethical; righteous; principled' (from niti, 'right conduct; policy'). A meaning-rich Indian boys' name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit virtue name: Naitik means 'moral; righteous' (said 'NY-tik'). Upright and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Naitik, 'moral; ethical; righteous; principled' (from niti, 'right conduct; policy'). A meaning-rich Indian boys' name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11862 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620092024

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

Naitik comes from the Sanskrit for 'moral; ethical; principled,' rooted in niti, 'right conduct.' A well-loved Indian boys' name carrying a virtuous sense, it is rarer in U.S. data (said 'NY-tik').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare here, cherished in India.

Did you know? Naitik is Sanskrit for 'moral; ethical; righteous,' from niti ('right conduct') — an upright, meaning-rich Indian name (said 'NY-tik').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Naitik — Sanskrit 'moral; righteous'; from niti 'right conduct'

Variations

NaitikNitikNaithik

Nicknames

NaiTik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naitik mean?

Naitik is Sanskrit for 'moral; ethical; righteous,' from niti ('right conduct').

How do you pronounce Naitik?

It's said NY-tik /ˈnaɪ.tɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naitik a boy or girl name?

Naitik is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Naitik?

Naitik is rare in the U.S. and well used in India.

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