India, a land of diverse cultures and religions, is home to people from various faiths, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. Let's explore the most commonly used names in India.
Ram is a popular name in India, with one in every 1,200 people named Ram. The name Rama is also used for women. There are 56,48,344 people named Ram in the country.
After Hindus, the Muslim community constitutes the largest population in India. The name Mohammed is widely used within the Muslim community. One in every 1,287 people in the country is named Mohammed. A total of 42,30,997 people in India bear the name Mohammed.
Sunita is the most common name among women in India. For every 1,299 people, there is one woman named Sunita. A total of 40,65,176 people in our country are named Sunita.
Some names are commonly used for both boys and girls. One such name is Sri (Shree). Of those named Sri, 88% are male and 12% are female. There are a total of 36,91,429 people named Sri in the country.
Another popular name for girls is Anita. This name is given to one in every 1,347 people and ranks fifth among the most commonly used names in our country. There are a total of 35,01,631 girls named Anita.
It's common to find three to four people named Santosh in every school, college, or office. There are 34,15,372 people named Santosh in the country. This name is used for both boys and girls. One in every 1,356 people is named Santosh.
Sanjay is a widely used name in North India. There are 31,88,335 people named Sanjay in our country. It's safe to say that the number of people named Sanjay is relatively lower in South India.
The name Sunil is also quite prevalent. For every 1,399 people, there is one person named Sunil. Overall, there are 30,48,070 people named Sunil in the country.
Rajesh is another name that has been popular since the 1990s. One in every 1,417 people in the country is named Rajesh, with a total of 29,10,994 people bearing this name.
Another highly popular name among women is Gita (Geeta). This name is exclusively for girls, and a total of 28,67,531 people are called by the name Gita.