Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Aniko since 1970
Babies named Aniko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 18 | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 | 0 |
| 2010s | 42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 91 | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Aniko is a Hungarian name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970. While it has never ranked in the national top 1000, its popularity has seen modest fluctuations. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 2022, but has since entered a falling trajectory since 2021, according to Social Security data. Aniko is most commonly used for girls, though it is occasionally given to boys. The name does not have strong regional ties in the U.S., as it appears infrequently and is not concentrated in any particular state. As a diminutive of Anna, Aniko carries the meaning 'grace' and offers a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Annika or Anya.
Aniko is a Hungarian diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name gained popularity in Hungary and among Hungarian communities abroad. Despite its Hungarian origin, the suffix -ko gives it a Slavic inflection, reflecting the linguistic influences in the region.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Niko, Anika
Sibling names for Aniko
Names that share Aniko's style, for a brother or sister.
