Sankey
Pronunciation: [ s-ANGK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,848
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from the east, eastern place"
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Old French origin
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"supplanter, God will establish"
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French origin
"white, fair, bright"
#31,802 in US
Hebrew origin
"God is good"
#31,970 in US
Arabic origin
"image-maker, fashioner"
#31,732 in US
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#31,831 in US
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About the Name Sankey
Sankey is a boy name .
Sankey is currently ranked #31,848 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sankey include San, Sank, Sanky, Sankie, Say, Saie, and Sankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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