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The baby name Alka is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AL-kah (IPA: /ˈæl.kə/).

Alka is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: AL-kah (IPA: /ˈæl.kə/)

What is the meaning of the name Alka ?

The baby name Alka is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AL-kah (IPA: /ˈæl.kə/).

Alka is Sanskrit in Origin.

Alka is a feminine given name widely used in India, rooted in Sanskrit alaka (अलक), “curl” or “lock of hair,” a favorite image in classical poetry to describe a beloved’s tresses. The related form Alakā names the celestial city of Kubera in Himalayan lore, so the name can also suggest beauty, elegance, and auspicious prosperity.

In modern times Alka appears across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Bengali communities and the diaspora, with visibility from public figures such as singer Alka Yagnik and politician Alka Lamba. Variants and close forms include Alaka (especially in eastern India), Alkaa (modern respelling), and compound honorifics like Alkaben in Gujarati. Beyond South Asia, Alka also functions as an affectionate diminutive in Slavic usage - Polish for Alicja or Aleksandra, and Russian/Ukrainian for Alla - where its meaning follows the parent name (“noble,” “defender,” or the traditional Alla).

Alka has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alka

Alka Yagnik Actor · Born 1966 · India Alka Yagnik is an Indian playback singer best known for being one of Bollywood’s most popular voices of the 1990s. She sang many hit songs in Hindi cinema, including “Ek Do Teen,” “Tip Tip Barsa Pani,” and “Taal Se Taal Mila,” and won major honors such as two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer.

Alka – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
IN 0 #67 5 2,963
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
IN Girls 0 #117 1,118 13,121
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
JM Boys 0 #262 11 6,876
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
HR Girls 0 #280 10 3,687
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
QA Girls 0 #303 14 15,378
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
PL Girls 0 #315 40 5,096
KZ Girls 0 #325 8 5,862
CZ Girls 0 #332 10 5,378
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
OM Girls 0 #345 52 15,987
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
RU Girls 0 #471 28 11,913
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AE Girls 0 #483 71 20,968
KW Girls 0 #497 19 19,177
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
LY 0 #509 27 12,703
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
IR Girls 0 #519 12 8,334
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
BH 0 #541 13 17,937
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
SG Girls 0 #559 28 18,916
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
HK Girls 0 #643 8 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
EG Boys 0 #869 18 15,035
SA Girls 0 #888 48 25,931
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NG Boys 0 #938 14 16,906
IN Boys 0 #953 49 16,750
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,101 11 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,123 19 25,928
DZ 0 #1,136 41 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,414 33 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,582 33 28,008

Alka is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Alka

Alka is predominantly a girl's name.
Alka is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AL-kah (IPA: /ˈæl.kə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alkaa and Alkā.
Alka is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Alka are in our database, including Alka Yagnik (Actor).