Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Annika Updated December 9, 2025 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: Violet, Adelaide, Aurora, Audrey, Anya, Amelia, Charlotte, Oliver, Liam, Owen, Declan, Henry, Gavin, Benjamin Names like Annika: Anaisa, Anong, Anass, Amias, Angus, Amzie, Amisquew, Annice, Amasai, Amaziah, Anuja, Anzu, Amice, Angie, Anke, Amish, Amancio, Anais, Amasa, Anca, Amaka, Anuj, Ananke, Anise, Anisha, Awenasa, Anxo, Ananias, Anamika, Aeneas 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