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Anika is a feminine name used in German and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Anna or Ana." It ranked #955 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Anna or Ana. The entry lists its usage as German, Dutch, Danish, Polish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Anika ranked #955 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #955 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (German) and that sit near Anika in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anika mean?
Behind the Name does not give Anika a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Anna or Ana.
Is Anika a popular name?
Anika ranked #955 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Anika a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Anika appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anika (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
