The first name Annika

In 2025, 13 girls were named Annika, making it the 2,138th most popular girls’ name. It peaked in 2013, with 49 births (#784).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Annika with other names.

In 2025, 254 girls born in the United States were named Annika, the 995th most popular girls’ name that year. It was used most in 2003, when 1,089 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Annika Saarikko
  Finnish politician, born 1983
• Annika Langvad
  Danish cyclist, born 1984
• Annika Thor
  Author from Sweden, born 1950
• Annika Walter
  Diver, born 1975
• Annika Dries
  American water polo player, born 1992
• Annika Hocke
  German figure skater, born 2000
• Annika Schleu
  German modern pentathlete (1990-)
• Annika Olsen
  Faroese politician, born 1975
• Annika Wendle
  German amateur wrestler, born 1997
• Annika Drazek
  German bobsledder and athletics competitor, born 1995
• Annika Sprink
  German field hockey player (1995-)
• Annika Taylor
  British cross-country skier, born 1993

What does the name Annika mean?

Borrowed from Swedish Annika.

What is the origin of the name Annika?

Borrowed from Swedish Annika.

How popular is the name Annika?

In 2025, 13 girls born in England and Wales were named Annika, ranking 2,138th. Its peak was 2013, with 49 births.

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

Mostly a girl's name: 100% of the 19,594 US babies named Annika since 1880 were girls.

When was Annika most popular?

2003 in the United States, when 1,089 babies were named Annika, its highest rank at 285th.

What name is Annika a form of?

Annika is a form of Anna.

What are other spellings of Annika?

Oneika.