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Anvika

ahn-VEE-kah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage derived from the Sanskrit element 'an' (not) combined with 'vika' (special), thus meaning 'one who is unique' or 'incomparable', but this is not firmly attested.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,673
Babies named in 2025
123
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 13,067 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2006

Rising since 2006, #1,673 for girls today.

Popularity of Anvika since 2006

Babies named Anvika per year in U.S. Social Security records.

418212320102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s20
2010s439
2020s477

Meaning & origin

Anvika is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2006, reflecting a growing trend of names from Indian heritage gaining recognition. While its etymology is debated, with possible roots in Sanskrit suggesting 'incomparable', the name has a fresh, melodic sound. In 2025, Anvika ranked 1673rd, with a frequency of 1 in 13,067 girls. Its peak year was 2025, indicating continued upward trajectory. Geographically, it has seen notable usage in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Washington state. As a modern coinage, Anvika fits a pattern of names ending in 'ika' that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet culturally resonant choice.

Anvika is a name that emerged in recent decades, likely a modern creation from Sanskrit roots. It may be derived from 'an' meaning 'not' and 'vika' meaning 'special' or 'ordinary', suggesting 'incomparable' or 'unique'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Anvik or a variant of Anvita. The name has gained popularity in India and among the Indian diaspora, particularly in the United States, where it first appeared in Social Security records in 2006.

Where Anvika is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Anvika” around the world

Where Anvika lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • Ireland

    5

    babies in 2025

  • New Zealand

    10

    babies in 2025

Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Anvi, Vika, Anu

Variants: Anvika, Anveeka, Anvicka

Sibling names for Anvika

Names that share Anvika's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does Anvika mean?
The meaning of Anvika is uncertain. It may be a modern coinage from Sanskrit elements meaning 'incomparable' or 'unique', but the exact derivation is not firmly established.
How popular is Anvika currently?
Anvika is a rare name. As of 2025, it ranked 1673rd in the U.S., with about 1 in every 13,067 baby girls given the name that year. Its popularity has been rising since it first appeared in records in 2006.
Is Anvika a boy or girl name?
Anvika is predominantly used as a girl's name. In the U.S. Social Security data, it is recorded for girls.