Anica
Every Anica since 1970 — 1,102 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anica
Anica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,133 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,102 American babies have been named Anica. Its peak came in 2001, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,133 |
| 2024 | 11 | #8,993 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,679 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,116 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,230 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,247 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,768 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,665 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,838 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,635 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,046 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,485 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,782 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,488 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,374 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,620 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,725 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,773 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,992 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,474 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,283 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,506 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,877 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,735 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,419 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,411 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,234 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,244 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,094 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,323 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,359 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,104 |
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Famous people named Anica
- Anica Dobra Actor · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anica in 2025?
Anica ranked #15,133 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anica?
1,102 babies have been named Anica in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anica most popular?
Anica peaked in 2001, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Anica a boy or girl name?
Anica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anica rising or falling?
Anica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anica?
Well-known people named Anica include Anica Dobra (actor).