Ankit Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAHN-kit / ˈʌn.kɪtSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: one who is well-structured; Hindi: a name of Lord Shiva
Historical & Cultural Background
Ankit is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ankita', meaning 'marked' or 'one who is well-structured'. The name is often associated with positive qualities and is popular among various communities in India. It reflects cultural significance in relation to spirituality and personal attributes.
Trend Summary
Ankit has seen consistent usage in India, though specific popularity trends in the US are not widely documented.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ankith
- Ankita
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ankit was first seen in the United States in 1978. Ankit has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ankit has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ankit (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |