Anka Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Turkish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Anka means 'phoenix' and symbolizes rebirth and immortality.
Meaning of the Name Anka
Anka is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. It is derived from the word 'anka,' which means 'phoenix' in Turkish mythology. The phoenix is a mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth and immortality. Anka can also be considered a variant of the name Anke, which is a diminutive of the German name Anna. Anka is a relatively rare name and is most commonly used in Turkey.
Popularity of the Name Anka
The popularity for the name Anka peaked in popularity in the year 1975 with 7 births, which ranked number 11,480 out of 15,384 unique names for that year. Anka had the most female births in 1975 with 7, which ranked number 7,174 out of 10,616 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Anka
Popularity of Anka by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Anka. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Anka in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Anka is a great pick!
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