Annika
Girl name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Annika: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2012.
Annika is a Swedish, Finnish, and German diminutive of Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favour.” One of the most celebrated bearers is Swedish golfer Annika Sörenstam, widely regarded as one of the greatest female players in history, while children’s author Annika Thor has won acclaim for her wartime novels. Though no major places are directly named after an Annika, the name is deeply rooted in Nordic culture and appears in Astrid Lindgren’s beloved Pippi Longstocking stories as the gentle, sensible friend Annika. The variant Anika is also common across several languages, and the name’s soft, melodic sound has made it a consistent favourite in Scotland since the 1990s.
Girl 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20127 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 54since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 14%vs prior 5y