Annika
AH-nee-kah
Popularity
#962
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Swedish
Total Births
19,337
Peak Year
#1,089 in 2003
First Recorded
1961
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Annika is a Swedish diminutive of Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Annika Sörenstam
Swedish professional golfer.
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