Annaka
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "food" or "grain".
Name Census estimates that about 580 living Americans carry the first name Annaka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annaka today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annaka births was 2006 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annaka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
580
~ 1 in 590,956 Americans
Peak year
2006
43 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,437
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Annaka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annaka from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 296 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annaka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Annaka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Annakas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Annaka
The name Annaka is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots that can be traced back to ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "anaka," which means "without blemish" or "pure." This suggests that the name was initially associated with purity, innocence, and perfection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annaka can be found in Hindu mythology. In the epic poem Mahabharata, Annaka is mentioned as the name of a sage who was revered for his wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. This reference dates back to around the 4th century BCE, indicating the antiquity of the name.
As Hinduism and Buddhism spread throughout Asia, the name Annaka also gained popularity in various regions. In ancient Buddhist texts, there are references to individuals named Annaka who were known for their devotion to the teachings of the Buddha and their pursuit of spiritual growth.
During the Middle Ages, the name Annaka appeared in several historical records from various parts of South and Southeast Asia. One notable figure was Annaka Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Chola Empire in present-day southern India during the 11th century. She was renowned for her military prowess and her patronage of arts and literature.
In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic named Annaka al-Baghdadi lived in present-day Iraq. He was known for his profound spiritual teachings and his contributions to the development of Sufism, a mystical tradition within Islam.
Another influential figure with the name Annaka was Annaka Rishi, a revered Hindu sage who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures, and his teachings on the path of self-realization.
Annaka Furusawa was a Japanese scholar and translator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a significant role in introducing Western literature and philosophy to Japan, and her translations of works by writers such as Tolstoy and Nietzsche were highly influential.
While the name Annaka has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has been adopted and embraced by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and cultural significance to the name.
People
Annaka + last name combinations
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FAQ
Annaka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annaka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 580 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annaka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 590,956 US residents.
Is Annaka a common name?
We classify Annaka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 591 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annaka most popular?
The single biggest year for Annaka was 2006, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annaka is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Annaka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annaka in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.