Anika
AH-ni-kah
Popularity
#863
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
16,529
Peak Year
#642 in 2006
First Recorded
1961
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Meaning 'grace' or 'sweetness,' Anika is often considered a German diminutive of Anna or a Sanskrit name meaning 'very beautiful'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Anika Noni Rose
Tony Award-winning American actress and singer.
Anika Sorenstam
Considered one of the best female golfers.
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