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

Navjot is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 99 recorded births.

When was Navjot most popular?

Navjot reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Navjot?

Navjot is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 108 babies in the U.S. since 1989. Its peak was in 1991.

Navjot

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysSanskritNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of navjote.

Navjot is a girl's and boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin and Punjabi tradition, composed of nav ('new') and jot ('light'), meaning 'new light' — a name of profound spiritual significance in Sikh tradition, where jot refers to the divine light within all living beings.

Navjot is widely used in Punjabi and Sikh communities, carrying both the freshness of new beginnings and the spiritual luminosity of the eternal divine light. It is a name that places its bearer in a sacred tradition of light.

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Popularity Over Time

Navjot has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Navjot
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	28	#17302	▼
1990s	70	#11320	▲
1980s	10	#7860	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 1989–2008)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Navjot
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2008	6	#16878	+1 (20.0%)
2007	5	#19670	0
2006	5	#19200	-2 (-28.6%)
2003	7	#13426	+2 (40.0%)
2002	5	#17337	0
1999	5	#16120	-3 (-37.5%)
1998	8	#10835	-1 (-11.1%)
1997	9	#9581	+1 (12.5%)
1996	8	#10251	+2 (33.3%)
1995	6	#12868	-1 (-14.3%)
1994	7	#11388	+2 (40.0%)
1993	5	#15046	-5 (-50.0%)
1992	10	#8526	-2 (-16.7%)
1991	12	#7264	+2 (20.0%)
1989	10	#7860	—

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

Navjot as a Boy's Name

Navjot is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 99 recorded births since 1992.

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Current rank

Total births

1996

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Navjot be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Navjot is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1989–2008) · Methodology