Sankara
boy nameSankara entered the US charts in 2020, peaked at #8739 in 2020, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2020–2025
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rank today
#8739
peak (2020)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2020s | #8739 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sankara are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sankara is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sankara in 2025?
- Sankara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sankara most popular?
- Sankara peaked in 2020, reaching #8739 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sankara with classmates?
- Sankara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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