Bianka
Bianka is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
White, fair, or bright.
Origin and history
Bianka is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Italian name Bianca, which means 'white' or 'fair'. It is widely used across Slavic, Hungarian, and German-speaking regions as well as in the United States. In the U.S., it serves as a distinct spelling variant of the more common Bianca.
Popularity in the United States
2,534 babies in the United States have been named Bianka since 1880. It ranks #3510 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.1 %)
- TX (23.1 %)
- FL (12.8 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 732 |
| 2000-2010 | 805 |
| 2010-2019 | 537 |
| 2020-2029 | 224 |
Famous people named Bianka
- Bianka Panova: Athlete, Gymnast
Nicknames
Bia, Bee
Fun facts
- Bianka is a variation of Bianca, a character name famously used by William Shakespeare in The Taming of the Shrew and Othello.
- While Bianca is more common in English-speaking countries, the 'k' spelling Bianka is particularly favored in Poland, Hungary, and Germany.