Amitoj

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 39 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

plural past nominal passive participle of ami

Amitoj is a boy's baby name of Punjabi and Sanskrit origin, a compound of amrit (अमृत, meaning 'immortal' or 'nectar of immortality') and tej (तेज, meaning 'light,' 'brilliance,' or 'radiance'). Together the name suggests 'the radiance of immortality' or 'immortal light.'

Used primarily among Punjabi Sikh families, Amitoj carries both the spiritual concept of amrit — the sacred nectar central to Sikh initiation — and the luminous quality of tej, producing a name of deep religious and aesthetic resonance.

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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Amitoj's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Amitoj follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Amitoj's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

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Current Rank

Total births

Since 2001

2018

Peak year

9 births

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Popularity Over Time

Amitoj has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.

First appeared: 2001Peak: 2018 (9 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amitoj
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	21	#9976	▲
2000s	18	#10242	—

The Story of Amitoj

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2018, Amitoj is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amitoj are most likely born between 2008 and 2018.

How rare is Amitoj?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amitoj is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2010s with 21 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 2001–2018)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amitoj
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2018	9	#8191	+3 (50.0%)
2017	6	#10856	0
2011	6	#10881	0
2008	6	#11115	-1 (-14.3%)
2004	7	#8968	+2 (40.0%)
2001	5	#10642	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amitoj a boy's or girl's name?

Amitoj is primarily a boy's name.

When was Amitoj most popular?

Amitoj reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Amitoj?

Amitoj is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 39 babies in the U.S. since 2001. Its peak was in 2018.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2018