Priyanka is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'Priya' meaning beloved and 'Anka' signifying end or limit. It suggests completeness or perfection, reflecting the idea that love has reached its ultimate point. The name gained international recognition through Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a renowned Indian actress, singer, and former Miss World who went on to achieve significant success in Hollywood.
The name Priyanka experienced significant popularity between the late 80s and mid-90s, with a peak of 78 births in 1994. However, its prevalence has steadily declined since then, reaching an all-time low of 13 births in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, Priyanka was given to 1772 newborns between 1983 and 2023.