unisex name
Preet
PREET (Punjabi)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 635
Preet is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 66% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Preet Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Preet?
In 2025, Preet was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Preet Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Preet
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Preet Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Preet over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Preet
- Punjabi PREET /priːt/
Sibling Names for Preet
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Preet — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Preet
How popular is the name Preet?
In 2025, Preet was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Preet a girl's or a boy's name?
Preet is used for both girls and boys. About 66% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Preet?
Preet has 1 syllable.
When was Preet most popular?
Preet peaked in 2014, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Preet a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Preet currently ranks #4,105 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.