Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Abhijit

Name: Popularity of the name Abhijit in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abhijit, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Abhijit is a masculine name common in the Indian subcontinent. The meaning of Abhijit is "victorious", "conqueror", or "who wins" in the Sanskrit language. Abhijit is the Sanskrit name for Vega, the brightest star in the northern constellation of Lyra.

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#8,209 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2014

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#8209

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abhijit

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Abhijit

Abhijit first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 7 Abhijits were born — ranking #8,209 that year. As of 2026, Abhijit ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Abhijits have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Abhijit

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abhijit is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Abridges
Objet
Abridged
Abijah
Abricot
Obliges
Abridging
Bridget
Obliged
Abashed
Abhorred
Abridge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abhijit

What does the name Abhijit mean?

How popular is Abhijit in 2026?

In 2026, Abhijit ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Abhijit most popular?

Abhijit reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #8,209 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Abhijit a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abhijit is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Abhijit?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abhijit include Latarius, Kang, Montanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abhijit

Abhijit is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Abhijit's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #8,209. Use the chart and map above to compare Abhijit's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.