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Anik

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Pronounced ə-NEEK /əˈnik/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit anik, 'army, soldier, splendour'; also a Hebrew/modern name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and strong: Anik is Sanskrit for 'army, soldier, splendour'. Sleek, modern, and warm.

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Sanskrit anik, 'army, soldier, splendour'; also a Hebrew/modern name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5874 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 414

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

Anik comes from Sanskrit anik, 'army, soldier; splendour, brilliance', and also appears as a Hebrew and Inuit name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern, strong name.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and other families. Rare, army-or-splendour at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Anik means 'army, soldier' (and 'splendour') in Sanskrit — a sleek, modern name across India and beyond (and a Hebrew/Inuit name too).

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Anik — routes layered

Variations

AneekAnick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anik mean?

Anik is Sanskrit for 'army, soldier; splendour'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Anik?

It's said ə-NEEK /əˈnik/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anik a boy or girl name?

Anik is a boy's name.

How popular is Anik?

Anik is a rare name in the U.S.