Pinkey
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About Pinkey
Pinkey is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It likely developed as a nickname referring to the color pink or the smallest finger before eventually becoming used as a given name. In some Indian contexts, particularly in Hindi, Pinky (sometimes spelled Pinkey) means "little one" or can be associated with the flower. The name has a playful, endearing quality that evokes cheerfulness and warmth. While never achieving widespread popularity as a formal given name in Western countries, it has been used occasionally in the United States, particularly during the mid-20th century. Pinkey carries a youthful, affectionate character that maintains its distinctive charm into adulthood.
Pinkey is also given to boys.
Pronounced PING-kee.
As of October 2026, Pinkey ranked #4142 for boys in US births in 1923 and #7532 for girls in US births in 1964 SSA, peaked at #891 for girls in 1889.
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Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |