Samit
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Samit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 82 babies have been named Samit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samit is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,474 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,474
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Samit
Samit is a boy name .
Samit is currently ranked #30,474 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samit include Sam, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samit include Samir, Sami . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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