Anaka
Girl nameAnaka has been given to 275 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 2006.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
275
Peak year
2006 (26 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1982
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Anaka — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Anaka.
Sibling name ideas for Anaka
Same era and popularity as Anaka, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Anaka?
Anaka has been given to 275 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Anaka peak?
Anaka peaked in 2006, when 26 babies were given the name.
Is Anaka a girl or boy name?
Anaka is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Anaka are girls).
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