UK boy's name
Aniket
An Indian masculine name meaning "leader" or "unbeaten".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aniket is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aniket popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 6 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2001 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Aniket. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aniket ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 6 boys were registered as Aniket.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aniket as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
6 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Aniket mean?
The given name Aniket originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "aniketa," which means "without an abode" or "free from worldly attachments." It is believed to be a compound word formed by combining the Sanskrit prefix "an" (meaning "without" or "non") and the root word "niketa" (meaning "abode" or "dwelling").
In Hindu philosophy and spiritual traditions, the concept of being "without an abode" or "free from worldly attachments" is highly revered and is seen as a state of detachment and spiritual liberation. The name Aniket is often associated with these ideals and is thought to impart a sense of freedom, independence, and non-attachment to material possessions.
The name Aniket can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was mentioned as a virtuous quality or a desired state of being. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Upanishads, a collection of philosophical and spiritual texts that form the foundation of Hindu thought.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Aniket, including:
1. Aniket Choudhary (born 1989), an Indian film actor and model known for his work in Bollywood movies. 2. Aniket Jagtap (born 1990), an Indian cricketer who has represented Maharashtra in domestic cricket tournaments. 3. Aniket Chand (born 1987), an Indian-origin entrepreneur and founder of the company Upstox, a popular online stock trading platform. 4. Aniket Dutta (born 1975), an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in Bengali cinema. 5. Aniket Bijlani (born 1982), an Indian television actor and model who has appeared in several popular TV shows.
While the name Aniket has its origins in ancient Indian culture and Sanskrit language, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities over time. The name is still widely used today, particularly in India, and continues to carry the connotations of spiritual freedom, independence, and detachment from material possessions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aniket over time
The chart below shows babies named Aniket registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aniket, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aniket by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aniket was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4382 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2992 | 18 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Aniket
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- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aniket: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aniket in the UK right now?
In 2016, Aniket was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aniket most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 6 babies registered as Aniket in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aniket?
An Indian masculine name meaning "leader" or "unbeaten".
How many people are called Aniket in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Aniket across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.