ThinkabaraAnika: meaning and origin
Anika
“Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 3
- Starts with
- A
About the name Anika
Anika is a girl’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kiran 🧒Ray of light · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, boys)
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
More girl names starting with A
- Aaliyah 👧Exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah · African American
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Adaeze 👧Daughter of the king (Igbo) · African
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Allegra 👧Cheerful, lively · Italian
Questions and answers
What does the name Anika mean?
Anika is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna.
Is Anika a boy or girl name?
Anika is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Anika have?
Anika has 5 letters and about 3 syllables.