Unique or favored one
Aniqua is a modern American name likely created as a creative variation of the name Unique or influenced by the Arabic name Anika, meaning 'graceful' or 'beautiful'. It gained some visibility in the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventing melodic names with the '-iqua' suffix. It is often chosen for its distinctive sound and the implication of being one-of-a-kind.
Less common today
Aniqua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,929 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
