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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Grace (via Annika, diminutive of Anna)
- Origin
- Scandinavian (variant of Annika)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-NEE-kah
Anika is a girl's name pronounced ah-NEE-kah, with a worldly, clean, modern feel. It's a variant of the Scandinavian name Annika, a diminutive of Anna, and it means 'grace'. You may see it described online as a Sanskrit or Swahili name, but that isn't accurate: it traces back through Annika and Anna to the Hebrew Hannah.
Meaning & Origin of Anika
Meaning: Grace (via Annika, diminutive of Anna).
Origin: Scandinavian (variant of Annika).
A common claim: Anika is of Sanskrit or Swahili origin, meaning 'grace' Actually: Wiktionary treats Anika as a variant of the Scandinavian name Annika, from Anna and ultimately Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' — not a Sanskrit or Swahili name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Anika
ah-NEE-kahIPA /əˈniːkə/
Popularity of Anika
Anika peaked at #478 in 2004, when 615 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #863 with 311 babies, so it's less common now but still in regular use.
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FAQ
What does the name Anika mean?
Grace (via Annika, diminutive of Anna). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Anika?
Anika is pronounced ah-NEE-kah (IPA: /əˈniːkə/).
Is Anika a popular name right now?
Anika peaked at #478 in 2004 and is ranked #863 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)
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