UK boy's name
Ankit
Sanskrit name meaning blessed, honored or worshipped.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ankit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ankit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 11 births.
This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Ankit. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ankit ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 11 boys were registered as Ankit.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ankit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
11 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Ankit mean?
The name Ankit is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. Its roots can be traced back to ancient times, with the earliest known references dating back to the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE.
The name Ankit is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "ankit," which means "marked" or "inscribed." It is thought to have been used as a name for individuals who were born with distinctive birthmarks or other unique physical characteristics.
In Hindu mythology, there are several notable figures who bore the name Ankit. One such figure is the Rishi (sage) Ankit, who is mentioned in the Puranas as a great scholar and spiritual teacher. Another notable Ankit is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic, where he is described as a skilled warrior and archer.
Throughout history, the name Ankit has been borne by numerous individuals of significance. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ankit Ranjan, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE during the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal.
Another notable Ankit was Ankit Mishra, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Yadava dynasty in present-day Maharashtra, India. His contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and calculus, were significant.
In more recent times, Ankit Chadha (1944-2012) was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party, serving as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian parliament) for several terms.
Ankit Fadia (born 1985) is a well-known Indian ethical hacker, author, and television personality, known for his expertise in computer security and cybercrime prevention.
Ankit Sharma (born 1988) is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in various formats of the game, including Test matches, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals.
While the name Ankit has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it continues to be a popular name among Indian families, particularly in the northern regions of the country. Its meaning and historical significance have contributed to its enduring appeal across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ankit over time
The chart below shows babies named Ankit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ankit, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ankit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ankit was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4552 | 16 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2976 | 48 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1953 | 19 | 3 |
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- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Ankit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ankit in the UK right now?
In 2016, Ankit was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ankit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 11 babies registered as Ankit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ankit?
Sanskrit name meaning blessed, honored or worshipped.
How many people are called Ankit in the UK?
A total of 83 babies have been registered as Ankit across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.