Ankur
Ankur: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ankur
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अङ्कुर (aṅkura, “bud, sprout”).
How popular is Ankur?
Since 1880, 668 boys in the U.S. have been named Ankur. Its highest rank for boys was #1520 in 1981. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Ankur
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Sibling name ideas for Ankur
Sister and brother names that share Ankur's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ankur FAQ
What does the name Ankur mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit अङ्कुर (aṅkura, “bud, sprout”).
What is the origin of the name Ankur?
Ankur is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ankur?
Since 1880, 668 boys in the U.S. have been named Ankur. Its highest rank for boys was #1520 in 1981. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Ankur a boy or girl name?
Ankur is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 668 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.