A variant of Anakin, meaning warrior or of the sky.
Anikin is a spelling variant of Anakin, a name popularized by the Star Wars franchise. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often linked to the Sanskrit word for warrior or the Germanic name Anno. It carries a strong association with science fiction and modern pop culture.
Less common today
Anikin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,899 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The central protagonist and later antagonist of the Star Wars saga · Star Wars
