Holding steady, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Anik since 1985
Babies named Anik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Anik is a name of South Asian origin that has seen modest use in the United States since the 1980s. First recorded in 1985, it reached its peak popularity in 2019, though it has since stabilized in the lower ranks, currently sitting at rank 5,861 in 2025. The name appears with relative rarity, with about 1 in 113,872 boys receiving it in the latest year. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Sanskrit word for 'army' or 'soldier', and it continues to be chosen by families from Indian and Bengali backgrounds seeking a short, distinctive name with cultural resonance.
Anik is a name of debated origin. In Sanskrit, it means 'army' or 'soldier', and it is used as a masculine given name in India and Bangladesh. It may also be a variant of the name Aniketh, meaning 'homeless' in Sanskrit. The name has gained some modern usage in the Bengali-speaking community.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani
Sibling names for Anik
Names that share Anik's style, for a brother or sister.
