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Annica

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Pronounced AN-ih-kuh /ˈæn.ɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: Annica is a Scandinavian form of Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah), a spelling variant of Annika. It is well used in Sweden and Finland. (A separate Buddhist term, anicca, is unrelated.)Medium

In 30 seconds: A crisp Nordic name: Annica means 'grace,' a Scandinavian form of Anna (said 'AN-ih-kuh').
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Origin MediumSwedish, Scandinavian
MeaningAnnica is a Scandinavian form of Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah), a spelling variant of Annika. It is well used in Sweden and Finland. (A separate Buddhist term, anicca, is unrelated.)
U.S. rank (2025)#15153 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 647

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719722025

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, Annica is a Scandinavian form of Anna ('grace'), a variant of Annika. It carries a clean, Nordic feel and a warm classic meaning (said 'AN-ih-kuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Nordic, and grace-linked.

Did you know? Annica is a Scandinavian spin on Anna ('grace'), a sister-spelling to Annika long popular across Sweden and Finland (said 'AN-ih-kuh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Annica — Scandinavian Anna/Annika variant; grace-linked

Variations

AnnikaAnicaAnneka

Nicknames

AnniAnnNica

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annica mean?

Annica means 'grace,' a Scandinavian form of Anna and a variant of Annika.

How do you pronounce Annica?

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

Is Annica a boy or girl name?

Annica is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Annica?

Annica is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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