US Popularity:13071
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Showed favor; Graciousness
With Hebrew origins, Anica is a charming girl’s name meaning “showed favor” or “graciousness.” Popular in Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia, Anica is a variation of Anna. There have been several well-known Anica’s from Eastern Europe including Slovene author and poet Anica Černej, as well as writer Anica Bošković. If you’re looking to be inspired by your Eastern European roots, Anica is a great fit.
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Anica Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Anica is currently #13071 in U.S. births
Girl:Anica is currently #7643 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#7643
in 2023
+ 1459
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Name Doctor, Anica

  • Behind the Name, Anica, December 2017

  • Behind the Name, Anna, April 2024

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 81

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