Annika Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Annika is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Annika?
Annika is spelled A-N-N-I-K-A. The name has 6 letters.
Annika at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Annika is commonly understood as a diminutive or pet form of Anna, which means “grace” or “favor.”
- Origin
- Annika is a diminutive form of the name Anna, which has roots in Hebrew and has been adopted in various European languages.
- Pronunciation
- AN-ni-ka · 3 syllables
Annika Popularity in 2025
Rank#995
Recorded Births254
- Girls usage fell 34 places to #995 and recorded 17 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Annika Mean?
Annika is commonly understood as a diminutive or pet form of Anna, which means “grace” or “favor.”
Origin: Annika is a diminutive form of the name Anna, which has roots in Hebrew and has been adopted in various European languages.
How Do You Pronounce Annika?
PronunciationAN-ni-ka
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Annika?
- History
- Annika has been used as a given name in Scandinavian countries and German-speaking regions, often serving as a familiar or affectionate form of Anna.
Annika Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 254 | #995 |
| 2024 | Girls | 271 | #961 |
| 2023 | Girls | 272 | #957 |
| 2022 | Girls | 336 | #835 |
| 2021 | Girls | 322 | #852 |
| 2020 | Girls | 329 | #830 |
| 2019 | Girls | 345 | #801 |
| 2018 | Girls | 393 | #721 |
| 2017 | Girls | 407 | #707 |
| 2016 | Girls | 455 | #645 |
| 2015 | Girls | 543 | #565 |
| 2014 | Girls | 534 | #572 |
| 2013 | Girls | 569 | #525 |
| 2012 | Girls | 573 | #528 |
| 2011 | Girls | 580 | #506 |
| 2010 | Girls | 649 | #466 |
| 2009 | Girls | 767 | #417 |
| 2008 | Girls | 807 | #398 |
| 2007 | Girls | 873 | #376 |
| 2006 | Girls | 987 | #334 |
| 2005 | Girls | 979 | #327 |
| 2004 | Girls | 971 | #326 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,089 | #285 |
| 2002 | Girls | 858 | #346 |
When Was Annika Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Girls
1,089 recorded births
National rank #285
2006 · Girls
987 recorded births
National rank #334
2005 · Girls
979 recorded births
National rank #327
2004 · Girls
971 recorded births
National rank #326
Where Annika Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #304 | 18 |
| OR | #429 | 8 |
| CO | #497 | 11 |
| UT | #605 | 6 |
| PA | #647 | 15 |
| WA | #679 | 9 |
| MI | #787 | 9 |
| MO | #811 | 6 |