Sumeet

सुमीतsoo-MEET · one who is well-measured, balanced, or virtuous; also interpreted as 'friend' or 'well-intentioned' in Sanskrit

Peak popularity

1984

Usually for

Boys

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Sumeet since 1975

Babies named Sumeet per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Boys
1970s	18
1980s	90
1990s	95
2000s	28
2010s	0
2020s	0

Meaning & origin

Sumeet is a gentle, philosophically rooted name from the Sanskrit language. It entered U.S. records in 1975, reached its peak year in 1984, and has maintained a stable presence among Indian American families. The name's trajectory shows steady but infrequent use in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal within the diaspora while remaining uncommon in the broader population.

Sumeet derives from the Sanskrit prefix su- (good, well) combined with a root related to mitra (friend) or mita (measured). In Hindu tradition it is often understood as 'one with good measure' or 'well-intentioned friend.' The name has been used across India for centuries and remains common among families of Hindu faith, particularly in North India.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sum, Meet

Variants: Sumit, Sumeeth, Sumith

Sibling names for Sumeet

Names that share Sumeet's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Anjali, Priya, Neha, Ritu, Kavita

Brothers: Amit, Rajan, Vivek, Sanjay, Ravi

Questions parents ask

What does the name Sumeet mean?

Sumeet is a Sanskrit name meaning 'well-measured,' 'balanced,' or 'virtuous,' and is also interpreted as 'good friend.'

Is Sumeet a common name for boys?

Based on U.S. Social Security data, Sumeet is a masculine name that first appeared in records in 1975. It has never ranked in the top 1000, but saw its peak usage in 1984.

Is Sumeet a boy or girl name?

Sumeet is primarily a boy's name in the United States, though it is sometimes used for girls in India as the feminine Sumita.