UK girl's name
Anikha
A feminine name meaning "matchless" or "peerless" in Sanskrit.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anikha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anikha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Anikha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anikha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anikha ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Anikha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anikha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Anikha mean?
The name Anikha finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan tongue that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. The word 'Anikha' itself is derived from the Sanskrit root 'anikh,' meaning 'without envy' or 'without jealousy.' It is believed to have been in use since the ancient Vedic period, which dates back to the second millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anikha can be traced to the revered Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Anikha is mentioned as the name of a wise and virtuous sage who imparted profound knowledge to the protagonists. This association with wisdom and spiritual enlightenment has contributed to the name's positive connotations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anikha. One such figure was Anikha Devi, a 16th-century Indian poetess and mystic from the region of Rajasthan. Her devotional compositions, known as bhajans, are still widely celebrated in the Hindu tradition. Another prominent figure was Anikha Chauhan, a 12th-century warrior and ruler of the Chauhan dynasty, who valiantly defended his kingdom against invading forces.
In more recent times, Anikha Bhave, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1923, achieved widespread acclaim for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms. Anikha Ghosh, born in 1937, was a renowned Indian actress and activist, whose performances on stage and screen captivated audiences worldwide.
Anikha Mishra, born in 1965, is a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Banaras gharana, a prestigious lineage of Hindustani music. Her renditions of traditional ragas have earned her numerous accolades and a dedicated following among connoisseurs of Indian classical music.
While the name Anikha has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Hindu culture, its meaning and significance have transcended borders and cultures, making it a name that resonates with values of humility, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Anikha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anikha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Anikha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anikha in the UK right now?
In 2020, Anikha was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anikha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Anikha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anikha?
A feminine name meaning "matchless" or "peerless" in Sanskrit.
How many people are called Anikha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anikha across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.