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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nehitan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nehir|Nehlani
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Nehitan

neh-HEE-tan · 3 syllables

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Boy
#11876
→ Stable
#11876
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#11876 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Nehitan

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11876

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Nehitan scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Sanskrit OriginHinduBoy3-syllableLeadershipSpiritualModern IndianRisingMeaningfulStrong
Character
spiritual guide
STRONG
High confidence

Nehitan is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11876 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#11876 · very rare
Nehitan at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'one who leads' or 'guide'. Associated with leadership and spiritual direction in Hindu tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#11876 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NeehanNithanNeitanRohan◈Nathan
Similar Style
ArjunAdityaKaranVivaanIshaan
Works well with
AnayaAvi◈IshaRahimDiyaAmar◈Kavya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nehitan · Overview
Summary

Nehitan is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11876 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nehitan scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Meaningful · Strong character
Nehitan carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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