Aniket Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-nee-ket / ˈɑː.nɪ.kɛtSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
one who makes the world; lord of the earth
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Aniket is derived from 'an' meaning 'without' and 'iket' meaning 'home', symbolizing a person who is a wanderer or has no fixed abode. In Hindi, it is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is referred to as Aniket, emphasizing his divine nature and connection to the earth.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Anik
- Aniketh
International Variants
- Aniket (Hindi)
- Aniketh (Hindi)
Famous people named Aniket
Aniket Choudhary — Indian cricketer.
Aniket Patil — Indian artist.
Fictional characters named Aniket
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aniket was first seen in the United States in 1996. Aniket has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Aniket has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aniket (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |