Aniket
Aniket first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2003, when 29 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aniket popular?
Declining Aniket is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
| 2020s | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 122 | |
| 2000s | 171 | |
| 1990s | 22 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aniket mean?
From Sanskrit aniketa (अनिकेत), 'homeless, having no fixed abode', used as an epithet of Shiva (who belongs everywhere and nowhere). The meaning carries an ascetic, all-encompassing sense rather than a negative one.
Names like Aniket
sanskrit names with a similar feel and popularity.
Names that pair well with Aniket
Popular sanskrit names for a sibling or a middle name.
Compare Aniket
Explore related names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aniket mean?
Aniket means Without a home (Shiva). From Sanskrit aniketa (अनिकेत), 'homeless, having no fixed abode', used as an epithet of Shiva (who belongs everywhere and nowhere). The meaning carries an ascetic, all-encompassing sense rather than a negative one.
What is the origin of the name Aniket?
Aniket is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Aniket?
Aniket is pronounced “uh-ni-KAYT.”
Is Aniket a boy or a girl name?
Aniket is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aniket a popular name right now?
Aniket is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
When was the name Aniket most popular?
Aniket was most popular in 2003, when about 29 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aniket?
Names similar to Aniket include Ranbir, Raja, Nirav, Rakesh, Nakul.
What names go well with Aniket?
sanskrit names that pair well with Aniket include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.