Ankur

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How to Pronounce Ankur

Pronounced UN-koor /ˈʌn.kʊər/Medium

Meaning: Ankur (अंकुर) is a Sanskrit and Hindi word meaning 'sprout' or 'new shoot', a symbol of new beginnings and growth. It is a common given name among Indian families.Medium

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi

MeaningAnkur (अंकुर) is a Sanskrit and Hindi word meaning 'sprout' or 'new shoot', a symbol of new beginnings and growth. It is a common given name among Indian families.

U.S. rank (2016)#12312 ↘ Falling

2016 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 668

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ankur comes from the Sanskrit for 'sprout' or 'new shoot' — a gentle symbol of fresh beginnings that remains a popular boy's name across India. In the United States it belongs largely to Indian-American families.

It entered the American record as South Asian immigration grew, reaching a faint high point around 1981 and continuing in small, steady numbers since. Ankur reads clearly as a heritage name rather than a passing trend, and it carries a warm, optimistic meaning.

Did you know? Ankur carries the hopeful image of a first green sprout, and appears in U.S. records with the growth of Indian-American families.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Ankur — Sanskrit 'sprout, new growth'Indian given names — Ankur — common Hindi name

Variations

AnkorAnkush

Nicknames

Anku

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ankur mean?

Ankur is a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning 'sprout' or 'new growth'.

How do you pronounce Ankur?

It's said UN-koor /ˈʌn.kʊər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ankur a boy or girl name?

Ankur is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ankur?

Ankur is an uncommon Indian-heritage name in the U.S.