Declining since 2002, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Anneka since 1971
Babies named Anneka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 293 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Anneka, first recorded in 1971, is a rare Scandinavian-origin variant of Annika. With a current rank of 13,208 (1 in 267,878 births in 2025), it never entered mainstream popularity; its peak year was 2001. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2002, reflecting a decline in use for many similar Anna-derived diminutives. While not among the top names in any state, Anneka appeals to parents seeking an uncommon yet familiar-sounding choice with northern European roots.
Anneka is a variant of Annika, a Swedish and Finnish diminutive of Anna, itself from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The form Annika became popular in Sweden in the 20th century, and the spelling Anneka emerged later, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a less common variant. The name saw modest use in the United States from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Neka
Sibling names for Anneka
Names that share Anneka's style, for a brother or sister.
