Grace, favor, or brilliance
Aanika is a name of Sanskrit origin, often interpreted as meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Sanskrit word for 'splendor' or 'brilliance'. It is a modern variation of the more traditional name Anika.
Less common today
Aanika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,607 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
