Will my child share the name Anneka with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Anneka per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anneka in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anneka becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anneka is declining: down 1,485 places since 2016, to #5,581 in 2021. It peaked at #1,074 in 1997.

Is Anneka a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anneka is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anneka a popular baby name in the United States?

Anneka does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anneka

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Anneka is a distinctive choice, ranked #5581 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Anneka in their class.

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UK Rank 2021

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About the Name Anneka

Anneka has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1485 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1074 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Anneka is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anneka in their class.