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Bianka

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Pronounced bee-AHN-kah /biˈɑn.kɑ/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Bianca — Italian for 'white', from Germanic blanc, 'white, bright'High

In 30 seconds: Pure white, Eastern-European-styled: Bianka spells Bianca — Italian 'white, bright' — with a crisp k. Elegant, clean, and bright.
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Origin HighItalian, German
MeaningK-spelling of Bianca — Italian for 'white', from Germanic blanc, 'white, bright'
U.S. rank (2025)#7552 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,534

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719742025

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

Bianka is a K-spelling of Bianca — Italian for 'white', from Germanic blanc, 'white, bright'. Popular across Central and Eastern Europe, it gives the Italian classic a crisp, continental look.

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, white at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Bianca means 'white' in Italian (from Germanic blanc) — a Shakespearean name; the Bianka spelling is favored across Poland, Hungary, and Germany.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Bianca — root etymology

Variations

BiancaBlankaBiancka

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Bianka Bryant (2006-)
    Daughter of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, born 2016
  • ★Bianka Panova (1962-)
    Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics champion who won multiple World Championship titles

If you like Bianka…

Bianca— the standard spelling
Blanca— the Spanish 'white' name
Gianna— a companion Italian classic
Bellarose— another Italian name
Paola— a fellow Italian choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bianka mean?

Bianka spells Bianca, Italian for 'white, bright', from Germanic blanc.

How do you pronounce Bianka?

It's said bee-AHN-kah /biˈɑn.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bianka a boy or girl name?

Bianka is a girl's name.

How popular is Bianka?

Bianka is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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