Aniket
Meaningwithout a home, Shiva · Sanskrit
Aniket is an Indian boy name meaning “without a home, Shiva”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funAniket doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationAniket peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Aniket you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- HistoryAniket first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Aniket
Aniket is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “without a home, Shiva”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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Questions about the name Aniket
What does the name Aniket mean?
Aniket means “without a home, Shiva” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Advait (“without a second, unique”), Ashok (“without sorrow”) and Diarmaid (“without envy”).
What is the origin of the name Aniket?
Aniket is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Aniket a boy or girl name?
Aniket is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aniket?
Aniket is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #3,186 in 2003, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Aniket?
If you like Aniket, you might also like Advait, Ashok and Diarmaid.
What should I know before naming my baby Aniket?
Aniket is an Indian boy name meaning “without a home, Shiva”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.