Annika

Meaning of Annika

Annika means "grace" or "favor." It's often considered a diminutive of Anna.

Annika has Swedish roots — browse every Swedish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Annika

After ranking as high as #285 in 2003, Annika has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Annika

• Annika Sörenstam
  Professional golfer
• Annika Beck
  Professional tennis player
• Annika Marks
  American actress
• Annika Boron
  German rower
• Annika Hoydal
  Faroese singer and actress

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Questions about the name Annika

What does the name Annika mean?

Annika means annika means "grace" or "favor." it's often considered a diminutive of anna, and it comes from Swedish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Annika?

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

When was Annika most popular?

Annika peaked at #285 in 2003.