Baby Name Popularity Profile

Annika

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Annika.

✦ Grace 🌍 Hebrew, German traditional spiritual
National Rank (2025) #995
All-Time Peak Rank #285 Achieved 2003
Total U.S. Births 19,594 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1961 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 1,089 births in 2003
💡 The Annika Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Grace
Language Origin Hebrew, German
Origin Type multiple
A Scandinavian diminutive of Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Channah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is also widely used in German-speaking regions.
Common Nicknames
Anni Nika
Alternative Spellings
Anika Anneka
Pronunciation: AH-ni-kah
Themes & Categories
traditional spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Annika

According to SSA data, Annika achieved its highest historical rank of #285 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 1,089 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 53.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 62 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Annika across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -53.2% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,089 births in 2003
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 14 yrs
Registry Streak 62 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 74
1970s: 388
1980s: 790
1990s: 2,724
2000s: 8,786
2010s: 5,048
2020s: 1,784

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables An-ni-ka
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Minnesota
Top States Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado
States with Data 48
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Minnesota #306 1,535 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #686 954 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #435 519 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #614 433 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #502 614 2003 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 115 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 659 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #923 399 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 98 2006 Insufficient historical volume
California #834 2,879 2003 14.6% Decline
Idaho Unranked 111 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 36 2003 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 80 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 75 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 268 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #885 480 2006 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 62 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #792 691 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia Unranked 398 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1128 825 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 251 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 161 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1251 496 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #829 334 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 148 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1722 953 2003 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 52 2006 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 61 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #823 248 2004 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #952 303 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #886 492 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 78 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #649 567 2005 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1460 298 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1540 800 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia Unranked 242 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 94 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #990 132 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 24 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 66 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 10 2003 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 44 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 11 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 6 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 26 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 18 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 5 2008 Insufficient historical volume

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