Ankita
Ankita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ankita
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अङ्कित (aṅkita).
How popular is Ankita?
Since 1880, 518 girls in the U.S. have been named Ankita. Its highest rank for girls was #3671 in 2000. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Ankita FAQ
What does the name Ankita mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit अङ्कित (aṅkita).
What is the origin of the name Ankita?
Ankita is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ankita?
Since 1880, 518 girls in the U.S. have been named Ankita. Its highest rank for girls was #3671 in 2000. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Ankita a boy or girl name?
Ankita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 518 girls and 0 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.