Annika

Annika: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSwedish origin#995 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Annika

  • A female given name from Swedish [in turn from Hebrew], a Swedish diminutive form of Anna.

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish Annika.

How popular is Annika?

#995girls, 2025
254U.S. babies in 2025
#285peak rank (2003)
19,594babies since 1880

Since 1880, 19,594 girls in the U.S. have been named Annika. Its highest rank for girls was #285 in 2003. In 2025 it ranked #995 for girls, with 254 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,089 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Annika FAQ

What does the name Annika mean?

A female given name from Swedish [in turn from Hebrew], a Swedish diminutive form of Anna. Borrowed from Swedish Annika.

What is the origin of the name Annika?

Annika is listed as a name of Swedish origin.

How popular is the name Annika?

Since 1880, 19,594 girls in the U.S. have been named Annika. Its highest rank for girls was #285 in 2003. In 2025 it ranked #995 for girls, with 254 babies given the name.

Is Annika a boy or girl name?

Annika is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,594 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.