Anika
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced uh-NEE-kuh
Verified name
What does Anika mean?
Grace, army, splendor
Origin and language
Sanskrit, Scandinavian, Hebrew
Language family: Sanskrit|Hindi
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 683 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 872 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ani, Anu
Variant: Aneeka
Related: Annika
Using Anika across cultures
Cross-cultural favorite spanning Indian, Nordic, and German roots.
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