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The baby name Priyanka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PREE-YAHN-kah (IPA: /priːˈjɑːŋkə/; Hindi: /prɪˈjaːŋkaː/).

Priyanka is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: PREE-YAHN-kah (IPA: /priːˈjɑːŋkə/; Hindi: /prɪˈjaːŋkaː/)

What is the meaning of the name Priyanka ?

The baby name Priyanka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PREE-YAHN-kah (IPA: /priːˈjɑːŋkə/; Hindi: /prɪˈjaːŋkaː/).

Priyanka is Sanskrit in Origin.

Priyanka (Devanagari प्रियंका) is a feminine given name of Indo‑Aryan origin, built from Sanskrit priya “dear, beloved” and the formative suffix -aṅka/-anka “marked by, characterized by.” Together they convey “the beloved one,” “amiable,” or “lovable.” The base priya is pervasive in Vedic and classical Sanskrit, lending the name both affectionate warmth and literary pedigree.

Used across Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Odia, and other Indian languages, Priyanka became especially popular in the late 20th century and gained global familiarity through figures such as actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas and politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Variants and related forms include Priya (short form), Priyank (masculine), and Sinhala-adapted Priyankara (m) and Priyangika (f); nicknames often appear as Pri or Priyu. Alternative transliterations are minimal, though Priyanca and Priyankaa occasionally occur. The name’s steady usage reflects pan‑Indian appeal and a timeless meaning centered on affection and endearment.

Priyanka has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Priyanka

Priyanka Vadra Politician · Born 1972 · India Priyanka Vadra is an Indian politician known for her role in the Indian National Congress. She is the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, and she has been active in Indian politics, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. Priyanka Karki Actor · Born 1987 · Nepal Priyanka Karki is a well-known Nepali actress, famous for her roles in films like 'Chhakka Panja' and 'Nai Nabhannu La 4'. She has also made a mark as a model and singer, contributing significantly to the Nepali entertainment industry. Priyanka Arul Mohan Actor · Born 1995 · India Priyanka Arul Mohan is an Indian actress known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films. She gained popularity for her roles in movies like 'Doctor' and 'Don'.

Priyanka – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN Girls 0 #3 8,556 13,121
FJ Girls 0 #7 3 583
IN 0 #9 81 2,963
MV Girls 0 #30 6 2,021
BD Girls 0 #84 565 8,413
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #90 11 7,011
OM 0 #102 15 6,215
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
OM Girls 0 #138 289 15,987
AE 0 #145 33 10,220
BW Girls 0 #146 6 4,216
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Sweden Girls 2004 #164 2 1,141
BD 0 #176 52 5,992
QA Girls 0 #182 136 15,378
AE Girls 0 #188 431 20,968
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
KW Girls 0 #210 353 19,177
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
SG 0 #229 41 11,010
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
JP Girls 0 #231 15 6,592
MU Girls 0 #232 120 8,539
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
Canada Girls 2020 #276 8 2,919
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
JO Girls 0 #308 18 7,570
DK Girls 0 #321 9 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
CN Girls 0 #332 18 8,829
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
Finland Girls 0 #372 20 1,368
PH Girls 0 #378 13 13,098
JO Boys 0 #385 5 7,057
SG Girls 0 #393 200 18,916
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
ZA 0 #431 17 14,421
BH 0 #462 92 17,937
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
PS Girls 0 #503 21 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #517 9 11,303
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
SA Girls 0 #540 421 25,931
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
BD Boys 0 #554 23 10,045
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
HK Girls 0 #583 33 16,104
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
QA Boys 0 #676 32 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #721 18 3,895
KW Boys 0 #725 45 18,755
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
IN Boys 0 #760 248 16,750
NG Girls 0 #777 10 15,093
TN 0 #810 20 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #826 13 4,949
OM Boys 0 #864 18 17,948
United States Girls 2024 #906 11 8,487
NL Girls 0 #911 45 5,933
MY Girls 0 #912 83 24,821
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
PE Girls 0 #926 18 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #970 14 5,561
ZA Girls 0 #985 157 25,928
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,053 40 22,615
MA 0 #1,085 44 20,986
DZ 0 #1,143 34 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,335 112 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,453 19 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,544 71 28,008

Priyanka is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Priyanka

Priyanka is predominantly a girl's name.
Priyanka is a 3 syllable name, pronounced PREE-YAHN-kah (IPA: /priːˈjɑːŋkə/; Hindi: /prɪˈjaːŋkaː/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Priyanka, Prianka, Priyaanka and Preeyanka.
Across languages, Priyanka has these equivalents: Priya (Sanskrit, short form), Amy / Aimée (English/French, 'beloved'), Esmé / Esme (Old French, 'esteemed/beloved'), Cara (Italian, 'dear'), Davina (feminine of David, 'beloved').
Yes — Priyanka ranked #164 in Sweden in 2004, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Priyanka ranks highest in Sweden (#164 in 2004).
Priyanka's popularity is rising. It moved from #913 in 2014 to #906 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Priyanka are in our database, including Priyanka Vadra (Politician), Priyanka Karki (Actor), Priyanka Arul Mohan (Actor).