Anika

Meaning of Anika

Anika means "grace" or "sweet-faced."

Anika has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anika

After ranking as high as #478 in 2004, Anika has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anika

• Anika Noni Rose
  American actress and singer
• Anika Sorenstam
  Swedish professional golfer
• Anika Lehmann
  German volleyball player
• Anika Rodriguez
  American soccer player
• Anika Wells
  Australian politician

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Questions about the name Anika

What does the name Anika mean?

Anika means anika means "grace" or "sweet-faced.", and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Anika a boy's or a girl's name?

Anika is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anika?

Anika did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anika most popular?

Anika peaked at #478 in 2004.