Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Ankit since 1978
Babies named Ankit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 201 |
| 1990s | 284 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Ankit, a name of Sanskrit origin, has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1978. Its peak year was 1998, when it was most frequently chosen by parents. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 1997, reflecting broader trends in the popularity of Indian names in the United States. Ankit has not ranked among the top 1000 names in recent years, and its one-in-n incidence is not available, indicating its rarity. While it has never been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, the name remains a familiar choice within Indian-American communities.
Ankit comes from the Sanskrit word 'aṅkita' (अङ्कित), meaning 'marked,' 'signed,' or 'distinguished.' It is derived from the root 'aṅk' (अङ्क्), 'to mark or stamp.' The name has been widely used in India and among the Indian diaspora, often chosen for its positive connotations of being special or notable. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world primarily through Indian immigrant communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anki
Variants: Ankeet
Sibling names for Ankit
Names that share Ankit's style, for a brother or sister.
