Anika
How to say it: AH-nee-kuh · /ˈɑnikə/
In Sanskrit, means 'grace' or 'army'; also a Scandinavian diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'.
Anika was the 556th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 269 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #696 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #556 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 269 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,339 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #696 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use has come in recent decades, with a high point in the 2000s. Close to that level still, it is expected to slip a little.
What goes with it
Light and crisp at once, with soft sounds and a gentle touch. Alina feels near in style.
Nicknames
- Ani
- Nika
- Nika
Honouring a Anika in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anika is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Polish, Swedish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Anika
- Anika Noni Rose (born 1972)American actress
- Anika Moa (born 1980)Artist
- Anika Kabir Shokh (born 1993)Bangladeshi actress
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