How Many People Are Named Ankita?

Complete statistics for the name Ankita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ankita
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ankita, a name of Indian origin, stands out due to its very rare status in the US. Only 1 in 644,581 Americans share this name, with around 512 people living today. The majority, 78%, are under 30, highlighting its modern appeal.

~512
Living in US
1 in 644,581
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Perfect or complete
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate
2
Life Path Number

Life path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

159,213
Worldwide Bearers
#6,602
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
151,626
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,766
🇺🇸 United States
826
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
530
🇵🇱 Poland
283
🇬🇧 England
278
🇨🇦 Canada
196
🇹🇭 Thailand
136
🇶🇦 Qatar
87
🇲🇾 Malaysia
77

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
512 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
402
Would be under 30 (78%)
116
Would be 30–60 (22%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 518 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ankita Through the Generations

Ankita saw its peak popularity in 2000 with 35 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of those named Ankita is 23, with 402 individuals under 30 and 116 between 30 and 60. This distribution underscores the name's association with younger generations, making it a relatively new addition to American naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 76
New Jersey 7
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Ankita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ankita's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ankita

How Many People Have the Name Ankita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 512 people in the United States currently share the name Ankita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 644,581 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ankita a Common or Rare Name?

Ankita is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ankita Mean?

Ankita means "perfect or complete" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ankita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ankita Most Popular?

The name Ankita reached peak popularity in 2000, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ankita?

Approximately 512 people named Ankita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 518. That works out to roughly 1 in 644,581 Americans.

Is Ankita a rare name?

Ankita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 644,581 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ankita mean?

Ankita means "perfect or complete" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ankita more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ankita are male and 100% are female.

When was Ankita most popular?

Ankita peaked in 2000 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US512
All-Time Births518
1 in X1 in 644,581
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2000
World Rank#6,602
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.