Declining since 1997, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Priyanka since 1983
Babies named Priyanka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 704 |
| 2000s | 592 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Priyanka entered U.S. records in 1983, a relatively recent arrival compared to many traditional names. It reached its highest usage in 1997, ranking among the top 1,000 names for girls that year. Since then, its popularity has fallen steadily, though it remains a recognizable and culturally significant name. The name is deeply rooted in Sanskrit, where 'priya' means 'dear', making Priyanka a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with affectionate connotations. Despite its decline in overall U.S. rankings, Priyanka continues to be a common choice in Indian-American communities and has gained cross-cultural familiarity through prominent figures in entertainment and media.
Priyanka comes from the Sanskrit root 'priya' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', combined with the feminine suffix 'anka'. It has long been a favored name in Hindu families across India. The name gained international recognition in the early 2000s, partly due to the global fame of actress and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra.
“Priyanka” around the world
Where Priyanka lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Priya, Anka, Pree, Rianka
Variants: Priyankaa, Priyanca
Sibling names for Priyanka
Names that share Priyanka's style, for a brother or sister.
