Ankit is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'ank,' meaning 'body.' It gained popularity in India during the 20th century and has since become a widely recognized male given name.
The name Ankit experienced significant popularity starting from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s, with a peak of 41 births in 1998. However, there's been a notable decline since then, with fewer than 20 births per year recorded after 2005. The total number of births registered as Ankit over this period is 798.