
The short answer
Annika is a feminine name used in Swedish and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Swedish diminutive of Anna." It ranked #995 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, swedish diminutive of Anna. The entry lists its usage as Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, Estonian and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Annika ranked #995 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 | #995 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annika mean?
Behind the Name does not give Annika a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: swedish diminutive of Anna.
Is Annika a popular name?
Annika ranked #995 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Annika a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Annika appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Annika — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.