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Anneka

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Pronounced uh-NEH-kuh /əˈnɛ.kə/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian/German form of Anna (via Anneke), from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor.' Crisp and Nordic.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Nordic name: Anneka is a form of Anna, 'grace; favor' (said 'uh-NEH-kuh'). Warm and heritage-rich.

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Origin MediumScandinavian, Hebrew

MeaningA Scandinavian/German form of Anna (via Anneke), from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor.' Crisp and Nordic.

U.S. rank (2021)#13621 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 840

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

As a girl's name Anneka is a Nordic form of Anna, from Hannah, 'grace; favor.' Crisp and rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-NEH-kuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Anneka is a Scandinavian/German form of Anna (through Anneke), from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor' — crisp and Nordic (said 'uh-NEH-kuh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Anneka — Scandinavian/German form of Anna

Variations

AnnekeAnnikaAnika

Nicknames

AnnaNeka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anneka mean?

Anneka is a Scandinavian/German form of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace; favor.'

How do you pronounce Anneka?

It's said uh-NEH-kuh /əˈnɛ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anneka a boy or girl name?

Anneka is a girl's name.

How popular is Anneka?

Anneka is a rare name in the U.S.