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UK boy's name

Namit

An Indian masculine name meaning "greeting" or "welcoming gesture".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Namit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Namit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Namit. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Namit ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Namit.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Namit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Namit mean?

The name Namit has its origins in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was commonly used as a male name. In Sanskrit, "Namit" is derived from the word "namita," which means "bowed" or "bent." This could suggest that the name was initially associated with humility or reverence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Namit can be found in the epic Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it was the name of a character mentioned in the ancient Indian folklore. The Mahabharata is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, providing evidence that the name has been in use for over two millennia.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Namit. One of the earliest known figures was Namit Kapoor, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in present-day India. His literary works and contributions to the study of Sanskrit language and literature have been widely celebrated.

Another significant figure was Namit Kaur, a Sikh warrior and military leader who played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh empire against the invading Afghan forces in the early 19th century. Her bravery and leadership during the Battle of Multan in 1818 have been recorded in Sikh historical accounts.

In the modern era, Namit Arora was an influential Indian-American technology entrepreneur and computer scientist. Born in 1972, he co-founded the pioneering web browsing company Netscape Communications Corporation and later served as the Chief Technology Officer at Google. His contributions to the development of web browsers and internet technologies have been widely recognized.

Namit Malhotra, born in 1975, is an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He has been instrumental in promoting and preserving the rich traditions of classical Indian dance forms like Kathak and Bharatanatyam. Malhotra has received numerous awards and accolades for his artistic achievements.

Namit Arora, born in 1980, is a prominent Indian filmmaker and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed films that explore complex social and political themes. His thought-provoking works have been showcased at numerous international film festivals, earning him recognition as a significant voice in contemporary Indian cinema.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Namit over time

The chart below shows babies named Namit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Namit, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Namit
01223200820142021

Decades

Namit by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Namit 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
2020s #4789 3 1
2000s #4432 3 1

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FAQ

Namit: questions and answers

How popular is the name Namit in the UK right now?

In 2021, Namit was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Namit most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Namit in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Namit?

An Indian masculine name meaning "greeting" or "welcoming gesture".

How many people are called Namit in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Namit across the 2 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.