What is the origin of the name Aniket?

Aniket is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Aniket?

Aniket is currently ranked #12430 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aniket?

Aniket is pronounced uh-NEE-ket.

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Aniket

uh-NEE-ket

Popularity

#12430

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

331

Peak Year

#29 in 2003

First Recorded

1996

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Aniket is a Hindi name meaning 'homeless' or 'unrestrained,' often interpreted as someone who is independent and free-spirited.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ani Nik

Similar Names

Aakash Arjun Vikram Rohan

Personality Traits

IndependentFree-spiritedAdventurousIntellectual

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