The baby name Anke is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaŋ.kə/ (AHNK-uh).
Anke is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Anke is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaŋ.kə/ (AHNK-uh).
Anke is Dutch in Origin.
Anke is a Northern German and Dutch feminine name formed with the diminutive suffix -ke, originally a pet form of Anna/Anne. Through Anna, it traces back to Hebrew Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor," and spread widely in Christian Europe via veneration of Saint Anne. In Frisian and Low German, -ke marks affectionate short forms, giving Anke a brisk, lively feel while retaining the classic meaning of grace.
Records show Anke in northern Germany and the Netherlands from the 18th-19th centuries, with strong popularity in the mid-20th century; it remains familiar though less common today and is rare in English-speaking countries. Close relatives and variants include Anneke, Ankie, Annika, Anja, Anka, and the base forms Anna, Anne, and Hannah/Hanna; related double names include Anneliese/Annelise. Well-known bearers such as Anke Huber and Anke Engelke help anchor its modern profile.
| Anke Engelke Anke Engelke is a well-known German comedian and actress, recognized for her work on the sketch comedy show 'Ladykracher'. She has also lent her voice to the character of Marge Simpson in the German version of 'The Simpsons'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #31 | 3 | 2,537 | |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #61 | 7,370 | 4,949 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| RS | 0 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| Germany | 0 | #107 | 604 | 2,542 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #163 | 2,436 | 5,933 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #187 | 4 | 4,850 |
| Belgium | Girls | 2010 | #191 | 25 | 399 |
| Austria | 0 | #203 | 11 | 850 | |
| DK | 0 | #203 | 4 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #206 | 19 | 7,146 |
| NL | 0 | #211 | 194 | 2,481 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #296 | 21 | 7,429 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #318 | 104 | 1,885 |
| France | Girls | 1974 | #325 | 3 | 1,499 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #360 | 5 | 5,096 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| ZA | 0 | #411 | 37 | 14,421 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #602 | 14 | 16,104 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #840 | 308 | 25,928 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #940 | 13 | 5,697 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #949 | 35 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,399 | 48 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Anke is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:
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