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The baby name Niket is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-ket (IPA: /ˈniːkɛt/).

Niket is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: NEE-ket (IPA: /ˈniːkɛt/)

What is the meaning of the name Niket ?

The baby name Niket is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-ket (IPA: /ˈniːkɛt/).

Niket is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Niket (Devanagari: निकेत) is a masculine Indian given name from Sanskrit niketa, meaning “home,” “dwelling,” or “abode.” The underlying noun appears throughout classical Sanskrit, often in compounds that denote a seat or residence (for example, references to a deity’s abode), giving the name connotations of shelter, stability, and belonging. By extension, parents may read Niket as “one who provides a haven” or “source of comfort.”

As a personal name, it is modern in usage despite ancient roots, gaining visibility across Hindi-, Marathi-, and Gujarati-speaking communities and in the Indian diaspora from the late 20th century onward. Variants and related forms include Niketh (a South Indian transliteration), Niketan and Niketana (longer cognates), and Niketa (sometimes used as a feminine or unisex form). Common short forms are Nik and the affectionate Niku. The name’s concise sound and pan-Indian familiarity support its broad appeal.

Niket has the following similar or variant Names

Niket – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2009 #874 6 7,454
IN Boys 0 #892 110 16,750
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Niket is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BG
BH
DZ

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People also ask about Niket

Niket is predominantly a boy's name.
Niket is a 2 syllable name, pronounced NEE-ket (IPA: /ˈniːkɛt/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Niketh, Niketa and Niketan.
Across languages, Niket has these equivalents: Aniket (related name), Nivas (similar meaning: 'dwelling').
Somewhat — Niket ranked #874 in United States in 2009, placing it just outside the most common names.