Amrit

Primarily a boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 573 recorded births. Also given to 421 girls.

Boy's nameAlso girl's#12417 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of amrita.

Amrit is a girl's and boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'immortal,' 'nectar of life,' or 'divine drink.' In Hindu and Sikh traditions, amrita (amrit) is the nectar of immortality — equivalent to the Greek ambrosia — and is central to both the myth of the churning of the cosmic ocean and Sikh ceremonial practice.

Used across South Asian communities for both boys and girls, Amrit carries one of the most ancient and sacred meanings in the Sanskrit naming tradition.

EtymologyShow more

Amrit is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Amrit creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

573

Total births

Since 1979

2007

Peak

25 births

1979

First recorded

46 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Amrit was #4013 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12417, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1979Peak: 2007 (25 births)Current: #12417

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amrit
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	35	#10213	▼
2010s	145	#6115	▼
2000s	186	#4836	▲
1990s	148	#4296	▲
1980s	54	#4673	▲
1970s	5	#6092	—

The Story of Amrit

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2007, Amrit is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Amrit are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.

How rare is Amrit?

Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Amrit — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1979, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 186 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Amrit by the numbers

Would fill 12 school buses
Meeting one Amrit per day would take 1.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(42 years, 1979–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amrit
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	5	#12417	0
2023	5	#12349	-2 (-28.6%)
2022	7	#9890	-1 (-12.5%)
2021	8	#8876	-2 (-20.0%)
2020	10	#7531	-3 (-23.1%)
2019	13	#6420	+5 (62.5%)
2018	8	#8865	-11 (-57.9%)
2017	19	#4949	+6 (46.2%)
2016	13	#6368	+2 (18.2%)
2015	11	#7088	-5 (-31.3%)
2014	16	#5492	+4 (33.3%)
2013	12	#6626	-7 (-36.8%)
2012	19	#4869	+2 (11.8%)
2011	17	#5213	0
2010	17	#5259	-1 (-5.6%)
2009	18	#5114	-4 (-18.2%)
2008	22	#4401	-3 (-12.0%)
2007	25	#4013	+16 (177.8%)
2006	9	#8030	-4 (-30.8%)
2005	13	#5886	-9 (-40.9%)

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

Amrit as a Girl's Name

Amrit is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 421 recorded births since 1982.

#11137

Current rank

421

Total births

2012

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Amrit is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 421 recorded births.

When was Amrit most popular?

Amrit reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 25 births that year. It is currently ranked #12417 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Amrit?

Amrit is currently ranked #12417 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 573 babies since 1979.

Can Amrit be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Amrit is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #12417. As a girl's name, it ranks #11137.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2024