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Nihit

♂ Boy

Pronounced NIH-hit /ˈnɪ.hɪt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit nihit, 'placed; laid down; established; deposited (as a treasure)'Low

In 30 seconds: Placed; established; deep: Nihit is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NIH-hit').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit nihit, 'placed; laid down; established; deposited (as a treasure)'

U.S. rank (2024)#9584 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 100

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

Nihit comes from the Sanskrit nihit, 'placed; laid down; established; deposited (as a treasure)'. A crisp, classic name (said 'NIH-hit').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, placed-and-established at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nihit comes from the Sanskrit nihit, 'placed; laid down; established' (as a treasure deposited) — a crisp, classic name (said 'NIH-hit').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Nihit — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

NihithNiheet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nihit mean?

Nihit is Sanskrit for 'placed; laid down; established; deposited'.

How do you pronounce Nihit?

It's said NIH-hit /ˈnɪ.hɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nihit a boy or girl name?

Nihit is a boy's name.

How popular is Nihit?

Nihit is a very rare name in the U.S.