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Aanika Pronunciation

Aanika is pronounced ah-NEE-kah /ɑˈni.kə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Anika — from Sanskrit, variously 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced; a goddess (Durga)'; also crossed with the Germanic/Hebrew Anika (a form of Anna, 'grace'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced: Aanika is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-NEE-kah').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA form of Anika — from Sanskrit, variously 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced; a goddess (Durga)'; also crossed with the Germanic/Hebrew Anika (a form of Anna, 'grace'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7566 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aanika is a form of Anika — from Sanskrit, variously 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced; a goddess (Durga)'; it is also crossed with the Germanic/Hebrew Anika (a form of Anna, 'grace'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-NEE-kah'; nickname Ani).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, graceful-and-brilliant at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Anika is variously 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced' in Sanskrit (also a name of the goddess Durga) — and is crossed with the Germanic/Hebrew Anika (a form of Anna, 'grace') — Aanika is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-NEE-kah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Anika — routes layered

Variations

AnikaAanikaAnikha

Nicknames

Ani

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Sanskrit Hindu

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Aanika?

Aanika is pronounced ah-NEE-kah (/ɑˈni.kə/). Press play above to hear Aanika said aloud.

How do you say Aanika?

Aanika is said ah-NEE-kah (/ɑˈni.kə/). Press play above to hear Aanika said aloud.

What does the name Aanika mean?

Aanika is a form of Anika — Sanskrit 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced'; also crossed with Anna ('grace'); the routes are layered.

Is Aanika a boy or girl name?

Aanika is a girl's name.

How popular is Aanika?

Aanika is a rare name in the U.S.