Arpit
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 45 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Arpit is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'dedicated,' 'offered,' or 'devoted.' From the Sanskrit root arpita, the name carries a sense of sacred offering and sincere commitment.
Widely used in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, Arpit is a name that expresses devotion and purpose — qualities any parent would be proud to give their child.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Arpit'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. Arpit follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Arpit's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arpit has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #12307 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 23 | #10846 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #8553 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 11 | #5952 | — |
The Story of Arpit
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1983, Arpit is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Arpit are most likely born between 1983 and 1993.
How rare is Arpit?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arpit is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 23 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1983–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | #12307 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11168 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12515 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10229 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9472 |
| 1998 | 6 | #8553 |
| 1984 | 5 | #6379 |
| 1983 | 6 | #5525 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2018