Globally, Ankei (Ankei 
) is a rare dominantly male, but uncommonly feminine first name. The given name Ankei is characteristic of Hong Kong, where it is a rare feminine name, Japan, where it is a rare boy's name, and Nigeria, where it is an extremely rare boy's name. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Japan, India, and Hong Kong. Very seldom, Ankei is the last name as well as the forename.