The nameAnnika
Annika is a Swedish pet form of Anna. It is linked to Pippi Longstocking's friend.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Annika comes from Anna, Hebrew for "grace".
Origin
Hebrew, through Swedish.
History
Annika is Pippi's friend in Astrid Lindgren's books. In the United States it reached 285th in 2003.
Did you know?
- In 2001 the Swedish golfer Annika Sörenstam became the first woman to shoot 59 in an official LPGA event.
Famous people named Annika
- Annika Sörenstam, golfer
- Annika Wells, singer
Popularity of the name Annika
Annika in the United States
Annika was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 8,786 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Annika. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Annika in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 306 births a year on average, against 428 in the five years before.
Annika in the United Kingdom
Annika was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 391 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Annika. Half of all babies named Annika in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Annika in Switzerland
Annika in Austria
Annika in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Annika
Names from the same generation as Annika, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annika mean?
Annika comes from Anna, Hebrew for "grace".
What is the origin of the name Annika?
Hebrew, through Swedish.
Is Annika a girl's or a boy's name?
Annika is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Annika?
In 2024, Annika was the 961st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 271 births.
What are the variants of the name Annika?
Variants and related names of Annika include Anika, Anna, Anne and Anneke.
What are good sibling names for Annika?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Abby, Simone, Elisabeth and Sharon for a sister, Jimmy, Toby, Jon and Noé for a brother.
Who are famous people named Annika?
Annika Sörenstam, golfer; Annika Wells, singer.