Anika
Every Anika since 1961 — 16,804 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anika
Anika is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #955 in 2025 with 269 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 16,804 American babies have been named Anika. Its peak came in 2006, when 642 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 Anika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | #955 |
| 2024 | 314 | #860 |
| 2023 | 287 | #923 |
| 2022 | 339 | #827 |
| 2021 | 325 | #848 |
| 2020 | 361 | #753 |
| 2019 | 420 | #691 |
| 2018 | 405 | #712 |
| 2017 | 503 | #599 |
| 2016 | 520 | #589 |
| 2015 | 523 | #581 |
| 2014 | 593 | #520 |
| 2013 | 522 | #560 |
| 2012 | 501 | #583 |
| 2011 | 510 | #570 |
| 2010 | 541 | #541 |
| 2009 | 565 | #534 |
| 2008 | 535 | #577 |
| 2007 | 614 | #515 |
| 2006 | 642 | #485 |
| 2005 | 613 | #496 |
| 2004 | 615 | #479 |
| 2003 | 612 | #481 |
| 2002 | 538 | #509 |
| 2001 | 455 | #567 |
| 2000 | 402 | #624 |
| 1995 | 205 | #919 |
| 1990 | 106 | #1,468 |
| 1985 | 105 | #1,276 |
| 1980 | 95 | #1,329 |
| 1975 | 157 | #849 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,720 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,576 |
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Famous people named Anika
- Anika Noni Rose Actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anika in 2025?
Anika ranked #955 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 269 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anika?
16,804 babies have been named Anika in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anika most popular?
Anika peaked in 2006, when 642 newborns received the name.
Is Anika a boy or girl name?
Anika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anika rising or falling?
Anika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anika?
Well-known people named Anika include Anika Noni Rose (actor).