Anica
- Pronunciation
- [A-ni-ca]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Grace
- Origin
- Romanian
Anica Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,097 baby girls have been named Anica. The name peaked in 2001 with 39 US births that year (rank #3419). In 2024, ranked #8968 nationally — 5,549 places below its 2001 peak.
Top States for Anica
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Anica births are: California (123), Texas (29), Michigan (5).
Other Romanian-Origin Names Like Anica
If you like Anica's Romanian origin, consider these related names: Adriana, Afina, Alexandreina, Alexandru, Alin. Browse all Romanian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Anica's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Anica
Variant Forms
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Compare Anica to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Anica against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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