Anik
Meaning: Grace, sweetness
Origin: Scandinavian/Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #1625
Total births: 210
History: Anik has been popular in Quebec and South Asian-Canadian communities — a Franco-Canadian diminutive and a Sanskrit graceful name.
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| Current rank (1995) | #766 |
| Babies named Anik in 1995 | 9 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 210 |
| Peak year | 1980 (15 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #444 |
| Years in records | 1970–1995 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 112 spots |
Frequently asked about Anik
What does the name Anik mean?
Anik means “Grace, sweetness” from Scandinavian/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Anik?
Anik has Scandinavian/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace, sweetness”.
How popular is Anik in Canada?
Anik ranked #766 in Canada in 1995 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Anik most popular?
Anik peaked in 1980 with 15 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Anik a boy or girl name?
Anik is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Aniks in registered births are female.
Is the name Anik rising or falling in popularity?
Anik has risen 112 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #878 in 1990 to #766 in 1995.
How long has Anik been recorded in Canada?
Anik appears in birth records in Canada across 23 years — from 1970 through 1995.