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Priyanka

/ pree-YAHN-kah /
Girl sanskrit 3 syllables
Meaning
Priyanka means Dear one, lovable (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
pree-YAHN-kah
Popularity
#14518 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Priyanka in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Priyanka first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1998, when 84 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Priyanka popular?

Vintage Priyanka is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1998.

US babies given the name Priyanka, by decade
2020s 78
2010s 266
2000s 592
1990s 704
1980s 150

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Priyanka mean?

A Sanskrit name built on priya 'beloved, dear', with the sense 'lovable' or 'dear one'. Shares the priya root with Priya.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Priyanka mean?

Priyanka means Dear one, lovable. A Sanskrit name built on priya 'beloved, dear', with the sense 'lovable' or 'dear one'. Shares the priya root with Priya.

What is the origin of the name Priyanka?

Priyanka is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Priyanka?

Priyanka is pronounced “pree-YAHN-kah.”

Is Priyanka a boy or a girl name?

Priyanka is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Priyanka a popular name right now?

Priyanka is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1998.

How popular is the name Priyanka?

In 2025, Priyanka ranked #14518 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Priyanka most popular?

Priyanka was most popular in 1998, when about 84 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Priyanka?

Names similar to Priyanka include Advika, Avni, Aarohi, Ishani, Mahi.

What names go well with Priyanka?

sanskrit names that pair well with Priyanka include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.