Declining since 2002, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Anica since 1970
Babies named Anica per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anica's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 187 |
| 1990s | 190 |
| 2000s | 316 |
| 2010s | 180 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Anica first appeared on U.S. baby name charts in 1970, with its peak year in 1975. Since 2002, its usage has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 14,942 with a rate of 1 in 321,453 births. The name is a diminutive of Anna, common in Slavic and Scandinavian cultures, and is often associated with grace and favor. Although not in the top 1,000 names, it remains a distinctive choice with European flair.
Anica is a diminutive form of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is widely used in Slavic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Sweden. The name gained some popularity in the United States starting in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nica
Sibling names for Anica
Names that share Anica's style, for a brother or sister.
