Indian name meaning
Anika
♀ GirlA·ni·ka · 3 syllables
Grace; a name of Goddess Durga
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Anaika
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| A | n | i | k | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
1 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Anika carries the name number 1.
About the name Anika
Anika is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Grace; a name of Goddess Durga.”
Spoken aloud it is A·ni·ka — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Anaika; both spellings are the same name. Anika is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anika mean?
Anika means “Grace; a name of Goddess Durga.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Anika a boy or a girl name?
Anika is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anika?
Anika is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Anika?
Anika has 3 syllables and is said as A·ni·ka.
What are the other spellings of Anika?
Anika is also commonly spelled Anaika. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Anika?
In the Chaldean system, Anika has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Anika a common name in India?
Anika does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Anika?
For a brother to Anika, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aadesh, Aakash, Aamod or Sitaram all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Anika?
Bhoomika, Devika, Sanika or Deepika share Anika's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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