Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Annika Updated January 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Annika Gender: Female Origin: German Meaning: Gracious, Merciful #Sports ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Annika? The name Annika is primarily a female name of German origin that means Gracious, Merciful. People who like the name Annika also like: Amelia, Charlotte, Aurora, Violet, Anya, Audrey, Adelaide, Liam, Benjamin, Owen, Oliver, Gavin, Henry, Declan Names like Annika: Annakiya, Amasa, Amaka, Ananias, Anzu, Anneke, Amaziah, Annissa, Anoki, Anoush, Anke, Amisquew, Anuj, Amish, Anong, Amos, Amzie, Anasazi, Anjea, Amiaz, Anusha, Amzi, Anisij, Angus, Annice, Anshu, Anise, Amias, Anja, Ananke Stats for the Name Annika Annika is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Annika is currently #962 in U.S. births