Franka is of Germanic origin, derived from the antique female Frankish personal name 'Frank'. It means 'free' or 'frank', which reflects the spirit of the Franks, a group of Germanic tribes that settled in Gaul (now France) during the late Roman Empire. The name Franka is less common than its shorter form, Franke, but it carries a similar strong and independent character.
"Franka saw its highest popularity in recent years with 7 births recorded in 2008. However, it has maintained a steady presence since then, with at least 5 births each year between 1979 and 2006."