Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Anvik

Anvik is a city, home to the Deg Hit'an people, in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. The name Anvik, meaning "exit" in the Central Alaskan Yup'ik language, became the common usage despite multiple names at the time, and may have come from early Russian explorers. The native name in the Deg Xinag language is Deloy Ges. As of the 2020 census, Anvik had a population of 70.

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#8,981 (2022)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2024
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#8981
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Anvik

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Anvik is a city, home to the Deg Hit'an people, in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. The name Anvik, meaning "exit" in the Central Alaskan Yup'ik language, became the common usage despite multiple names at the time, and may have come from early Russian explorers. The native name in the Deg Xinag language is Deloy Ges. As of the 2020 census, Anvik had a population of 70.

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The Story of Anvik

Anvik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 8 Anviks were born — ranking #8,981 that year. As of 2026, Anvik ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Anviks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Where is Anvik most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Norway
    90%
  • United States
    4%
  • BY
    4%
  • Canada
    2%
  • Germany
    0%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Anvik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Anvik is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Anic
  • Annick
  • Anik
  • Anec
  • Invoke
  • Nvq
  • Anak
  • Avac
  • Antic
  • Amick
  • Amic
  • Anac

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anvik

What does the name Anvik mean?
Anvik is a city, home to the Deg Hit'an people, in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. The name Anvik, meaning "exit" in the Central Alaskan Yup'ik language, became the common usage despite multiple names at the time, and may have come from early Russian explorers. The native name in the Deg Xinag language is Deloy Ges. As of the 2020 census, Anvik had a population of 70.
How popular is Anvik in 2026?
In 2026, Anvik ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Anvik most popular?
Anvik reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,981 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Anvik a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Anvik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Anvik?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anvik include Excel, Petie, Rorie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Anvik

Anvik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Anvik's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Anvik's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.