Rohit

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-hit /ˈroʊ.hɪt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit rohit, 'red; the red one; the first rays of the rising sun'; also a name of Vishnu/the sunLow

In 30 seconds: Red; the first rays of the sun: Rohit is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ROH-hit').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit rohit, 'red; the red one; the first rays of the rising sun'; also a name of Vishnu/the sun

U.S. rank (2024)#9663 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,898

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

Rohit comes from the Sanskrit rohit, 'red; the red one; the first rays of the rising sun'; also a name of Vishnu/the sun. A crisp, classic name (said 'ROH-hit').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-first-rays-of-the-sun at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rohit means 'red; the first rays of the rising sun' in Sanskrit (also a name of the sun) — a crisp, radiant name (said 'ROH-hit').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Rohit — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rohit mean?

Rohit is Sanskrit for 'red; the first rays of the rising sun'; also a name of the sun.

How do you pronounce Rohit?

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

Is Rohit a boy or girl name?

Rohit is a boy's name.

How popular is Rohit?

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