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Aniken

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Pronounced AN-ih-ken /ˈæn.ɪ.kɛn/High

Meaning: A modern name, a spelling of Anakin — a fictional character's name (Star Wars); no fixed traditional root; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Anakin film echo: Aniken. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'AN-ih-ken'). We note the pop-culture link.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, a spelling of Anakin — a fictional character's name (Star Wars); no fixed traditional root; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture link

U.S. rank (2024)#9937 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 126

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

Aniken is a modern name, a spelling of Anakin — a fictional character's name (Star Wars); no fixed traditional root (routes uncertain, which we note the pop-culture link). A bold, modern name (said 'AN-ih-ken').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by film. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and bold.

Did you know? Aniken is a modern name, a spelling of Anakin (a Star Wars character) — a bold, distinctive name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the pop-culture link; said 'AN-ih-ken').

Overall data confidence 20%

References — Aniken — pop-culture; routes uncertain

Variations

AnakinAnakenAnnakin

Nicknames

Ani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aniken mean?

Aniken is a modern name, a spelling of Anakin (a Star Wars character); it has no fixed traditional meaning. We note the pop-culture link.

How do you pronounce Aniken?

It's said AN-ih-ken /ˈæn.ɪ.kɛn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aniken a boy or girl name?

Aniken is a boy's name.

How popular is Aniken?

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