Aneka

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Pronounced uh-NEE-kuh /əˈniː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Aneka is a variant of Annika or Anneka, Scandinavian diminutives of Anna. Anna comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' the sense Aneka inherits through it.Low

In 30 seconds: Aneka is a variant of Annika, a Scandinavian pet form of Anna meaning 'grace.' It was always rare and peaked in the late nineteen-seventies (said uh-NEE-kuh).

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Origin LowScandinavian, Hebrew

MeaningAneka is a variant of Annika or Anneka, Scandinavian diminutives of Anna. Anna comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' the sense Aneka inherits through it.

U.S. rank (2015)#16636 ↗ Rising

2015 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 317

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aneka is a variant of Annika, a Scandinavian affectionate form of Anna, which traces to the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favor.' The single-n spelling softens the northern name while keeping its gentle meaning and its bright three-beat rhythm.

The spelling stayed rare, reaching a small high around 1978 before easing off. An Aneka from that time is in her forties today.

Did you know? Annika spread widely from Scandinavia in the twentieth century, and simplified spellings like Aneka gave the northern pet name a smoother look for American families.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Aneka — Variant of Annika/Anneka (Scandinavian dim. of Anna, Hebrew 'grace')

Variations

AnnikaAnnekaAneeka

Nicknames

AnaNekaAnnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aneka mean?

It is a variant of Annika, a Scandinavian pet form of Anna, from the Hebrew for 'grace.'

How do you pronounce Aneka?

It is said uh-NEE-kuh /əˈniː.kə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Aneka a boy or girl name?

Aneka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aneka?

It has always been rare in the United States, peaking in the late nineteen-seventies.