Amit
Meaning: Nectar, immortal
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Rank in Canada: #938
Total births: 421
History: Amit has been popular in South Asian-Canadian communities, a Sanskrit infinite and boundless name.
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| Current rank (2004) | #1009 |
| Babies named Amit in 2004 | 6 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 421 |
| Peak year | 1983 (23 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #252 |
| Years in records | 1972–2004 (32 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 237 spots |
Frequently asked about Amit
What does the name Amit mean?
Amit means “Nectar, immortal” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Amit?
Amit has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Nectar, immortal”.
How popular is Amit in Canada?
Amit ranked #1009 in Canada in 2004 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Amit most popular?
Amit peaked in 1983 with 23 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Amit a boy or girl name?
Amit is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Amits in registered births are male.
Is the name Amit rising or falling in popularity?
Amit has fallen 237 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #772 in 1999 to #1009 in 2004.
How long has Amit been recorded in Canada?
Amit appears in birth records in Canada across 32 years — from 1972 through 2004.