Anika is a distinctive choice, ranked #869 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anika in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#869
US Rank #863
About the Name Anika
Anika is holding steady in the rankings at #869. It reached its peak of #398 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Anika is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #863, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anika
Unlikely. With around 42 UK babies named Anika per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anika in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anika has held a stable position around #869 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #398 in 2002 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Anika is more popular in the US (#863) than in the UK (#869). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Anika include: 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..
Anika ranks #863 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
42
UK babies named Anika (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anika
Likely around 1 other Anika in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Anika
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Anika Chebrolu, born in 2006, is an Indian American child prodigy in the field of medical science. She is best known for winning the title of "America's Top Young Scientist" in Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge for young scientists in 2020.
Anika Reddy Kolan is an American cricketer who plays for the United States women's national cricket team. In October 2021, Kolan was named in the American Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) team for the 2021 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier tournament in Mexico.
Anika Katarína Huber Tóth is a footballer who plays for Halifax Tides FC in the Northern Super League. Born in Canada, she represents Slovakia at international level.
Anika Shay Wells is an Australian politician. She is currently Minister for Communications and Minister for Sport in the Albanese government, having previously served as Minister for Aged Care from 2022 to 2025.