Face, appearance, or a type of drum
In Sanskrit, Anaka refers to a large military drum or a thundercloud. It is also sometimes interpreted as a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace,' or the Japanese name Kanako, though its primary etymological roots are Sanskrit.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Anaka in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
