Ankit

Ankit is a boy's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Ankit at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Indian

About the name Ankit

Ankit belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Indian.

In the United States, Ankit first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2058 in 1986, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 798 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ankit in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#2058 in 1986
Peak year
1998
Total since 1880
798

Spellings & short forms

Indian

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ankit mean?

The meaning of Ankit is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ankit a boy or girl name?

Ankit is a boy name.

What origin is the name Ankit?

Ankit comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition. It is also spelled Indian.

How popular is the name Ankit?

Ankit first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #2058 in 1986, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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