Ankit

Ankit: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameIndia origin

Meaning and origin of Ankit

  • A male given name from India, of Indian usage.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi अंकित (aṅkit).

How popular is Ankit?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#2058peak rank (1986)
799babies since 1880

Since 1880, 799 boys in the U.S. have been named Ankit. Its highest rank for boys was #2058 in 1986. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

1880192019602000202541 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Names similar to Ankit

Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.

More India boy names

See all India names →

Sibling name ideas for Ankit

Sister and brother names that share Ankit's India roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Ankit FAQ

What does the name Ankit mean?

A male given name from India, of Indian usage. Borrowed from Hindi अंकित (aṅkit).

What is the origin of the name Ankit?

Ankit is listed as a name of India origin.

How popular is the name Ankit?

Since 1880, 799 boys in the U.S. have been named Ankit. Its highest rank for boys was #2058 in 1986. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Ankit a boy or girl name?

Ankit is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 799 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.