Rohit
Rohit: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rohit
- A male given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Transliteration of Hindi रोहित (rohit), Bengali রোহিত (rōhito), etc.
How popular is Rohit?
Since 1880, 1,898 boys in the U.S. have been named Rohit. Its highest rank for boys was #1228 in 2001. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Rohit
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rohit
Sister and brother names that share Rohit's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rohit FAQ
What does the name Rohit mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit. Transliteration of Hindi रोहित (rohit), Bengali রোহিত (rōhito), etc.
What is the origin of the name Rohit?
Rohit is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rohit?
Since 1880, 1,898 boys in the U.S. have been named Rohit. Its highest rank for boys was #1228 in 2001. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Rohit a boy or girl name?
Rohit is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,898 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.