Boy · #4,851 in 2026

Anik

Name: Popularity of the name Anik in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Anik, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,851

Peak Rank

#3,792 (2018)

Total Babies

438

5-Yr Trend

-19%

1985

First Year

2012

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#11386

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anik

Anik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 28 Aniks were born — ranking #3,792 that year. As of 2026, Anik ranks #4,851 for baby boys with 20 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 438 Aniks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Anik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Anik is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Anic
Annick
Anec
Anak
Amick
Amic
Anac
Amec
Onic
Enic
Inic
Amock

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anik

What does the name Anik mean?

Anik is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anik in 2026?

In 2026, Anik ranks #4,851 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Anik most popular?

Anik reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #3,792 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Anik most popular?

Anik has historically been most popular in New York, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anik.

Is Anik a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Anik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Anik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anik include Oswin, Abishai, Daelan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anik

Anik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 438 births in the dataset. Anik's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #3,792. Use the chart and map above to compare Anik's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.