Anika
Anika is a distinctive choice, ranked #872 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anika in their class.
About the Name Anika
Anika ranked #872 in 2025, down from its peak of #398 in 2002 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Anika is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anika in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #955, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Anika
- Anika Chebrolu — Anika Chebrolu, born in 2006, is an Indian American child prodigy in the field of medical science.
- Jerlin Anika — Jerlin Anika Jayaratchagan also simply known as either J.
- Anika Kolan — Anika Reddy Kolan is an American cricketer who plays for the United States women's national cricket team.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anika
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anika
Almost certainly the only Anika in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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