Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Annika Updated January 18, 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, Violet, Aurora, Audrey, Anya, Adelaide, Charlotte, Henry, Oliver, Gavin, Owen, Benjamin, Liam, Declan Names like Annika: Annica, Ange, Anuj, Angus, Anca, Anuja, Anasazi, Anise, Anoush, Anisha, Amans, Anais, Amias, Anamika, Anong, Anass, Anxo, Anisij, Amiaz, Anyas, Aneko, Anusha, Annisa, Anneke, Anaisa, Amisquew, Amasai, Anang, Amzie, 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