Girl nameCurrently #9,383 in the USFalling
Priyanka
3 syllablesPeak year: 20018 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Priyanka's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Priyanka's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Priyanka |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 61 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 78 |
| 1995 | 70 |
| 1996 | 83 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 84 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Priyanka through the decades
- Priyanka peaked in 2001, when 84 babies were named Priyanka in the US.
- The 1990s were Priyanka's strongest decade, averaging 70 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Priyanka has fallen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Priyanka currently ranks #9,383 in the US and is cooling off.