Priyanka

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Pronounced pree-YAHNG-kah /priˈjɑŋ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit priyankara/priya, 'dear; beloved; lovable; amiable'Low

In 30 seconds: Dear one; lovable; amiable: Priyanka is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'pree-YAHNG-kah').

Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit priyankara/priya, 'dear; beloved; lovable; amiable'

U.S. rank (2024)#9383 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,783

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Priyanka comes from the Sanskrit priyankara/priya, 'dear; beloved; lovable; amiable'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'pree-YAHNG-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, dear-and-lovable at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Priyanka comes from the Sanskrit priya, 'dear; beloved; lovable' — a lyrical, warm name (said 'pree-YAHNG-kah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Priyanka — Sanskrit etymology

PriyancaPriyankaa

Priya

Priya— the root name

Ananya— a sound-adjacent Sanskrit girls' name

Parnika— another Sanskrit name

Vamika— another Sanskrit name

Anvika— shares Priyanka's Sanskrit roots

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What does the name Priyanka mean?

Priyanka is Sanskrit for 'dear; beloved; lovable; amiable'.

How do you pronounce Priyanka?

It's said pree-YAHNG-kah /priˈjɑŋ.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Priyanka a boy or girl name?

Priyanka is a girl's name.

How popular is Priyanka?

Priyanka is a rare name in the U.S.