Blanka
Girl name · 58 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Blanka: 58 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2013.
Blanka is a name of Slavic origin, derived from the word "bílá" meaning "white," often symbolising purity or brightness. This name is famously borne by Blanka of Valois, a 14th-century queen consort of Bohemia who married Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor. In modern times, Blanka is recognised as the wife of cyclist Lance Armstrong, though the Czech connection remains strongest. A lesser-known bearer is Blanka von Dębicka, a Polish noblewoman whose plight inspired folklore. While no major geographical locations share the name directly, the root appears in place names like Bílina in the Czech Republic. Interestingly, Blanka is a popular variant of the Italian Bianca, both related to the Latin "blancus," sharing that sense of whiteness.
Girl 12 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20138 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 58since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 19%vs prior 5y