Ankit
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ankit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 798 babies have been named Ankit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ankit is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,576 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,576
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Latin origin
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Old German (via Else) origin
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Old High German origin
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African American naming tradition origin
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About the Name Ankit
Ankit is a boy name .
Ankit is currently ranked #26,576 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ankit include Ank, Any, Anie, and Ankkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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