Annika Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Annika means 'grace' or 'favor'.
Meaning of the Name Annika
Annika is a name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the name Anna. It is a diminutive form of Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Annika has become a popular name in Sweden, Finland, and other Nordic countries. It is also used in Germany and Netherlands. The name became well-known internationally through the character Annika in Astrid Lindgren's children's book 'Pippi Longstocking'.
Popularity of the Name Annika
The popularity for the name Annika peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 1,089 births, which ranked number 570 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Annika had the most female births in 2003 with 1,089, which ranked number 285 out of 18,435 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Annika has declined sharply over the last ten years from 572 births to 333 births, a decline of -41.78%. Among females, Annika has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 572 births to 333 births, a decline of -41.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Annika
- 20 Year Trend of Annika: -61.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Annika: -41.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Annika: -41.78%
Popularity of Annika by State
Among females, Annika was most popular in Midwestern states with 101 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 39 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Annika. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 819 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 388 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 744 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 665 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 654 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 255 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 655 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 841 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1259 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 422 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 372 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Annika
- Total Births of Annika: 315 (-5.27%)
- Female Births of Annika: 315 (-5.27%)
Given the downward trend of Annika over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.27% decrease in total births, for a total of 315 births in 2024. For Females, births for Annika have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 315 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.27%.