Anica

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Pronounced ah-NEE-kah /ɑˈni.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Anika/Anica — a Slavic/Scandinavian pet form of Anna, from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour' (a little Anna)Low

In 30 seconds: Grace; a little Anna: Anica is a form of Anika. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-NEE-kah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Slavic

MeaningA form/spelling of Anika/Anica — a Slavic/Scandinavian pet form of Anna, from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour' (a little Anna)

U.S. rank (2025)#15133 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,102

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

Anica is a form/spelling of Anika/Anica — a Slavic/Scandinavian pet form of Anna, from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour' (a little Anna). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-NEE-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Scandinavian families. Rare, grace at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Anika/Anica is a Slavic/Scandinavian pet form of Anna ('grace; favour', Hebrew) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-NEE-kah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Anika — pet form of Anna

Variations

AnikaAnnikaAnicka

Nicknames

Ani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anica mean?

Anica is a form of Anika/Anica — a pet form of Anna, Hebrew 'grace; favour'.

How do you pronounce Anica?

It's said ah-NEE-kah /ɑˈni.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anica a boy or girl name?

Anica is a girl's name.

How popular is Anica?

Anica is a very rare name in the U.S.