UK girl's name
Aniqa
An Arabic feminine name meaning "unique" or "singular".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aniqa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aniqa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 31 births.
This profile covers 324 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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.
The latest count is about 10% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 322 living people in the UK are called Aniqa. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aniqa ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 31 girls were registered as Aniqa.
- • About 322 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aniqa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
31 births
Estimated living
322
2026
Meaning
What does Aniqa mean?
The name Aniqa has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "naqa," which means "pure" or "virtuous." The name is thought to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, when Arabic was the dominant language and culture in the region.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aniqa can be found in the works of the renowned Arab poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 AD. In one of his poems, he referred to a woman named Aniqa, praising her beauty and virtue.
Throughout the centuries, the name Aniqa has been associated with several notable figures in the Arab and Islamic world. One such figure was Aniqa bint Saad, a 7th-century Arab woman who was known for her courage and bravery during the early years of Islam. She fought alongside her husband in several battles and was admired for her unwavering loyalty and devotion to the faith.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Aniqa al-Baghdadi, who was born in Baghdad and became a renowned spiritual leader in the region. Her poems and writings on Sufism and the mystical path are still studied and revered by scholars today.
Another notable figure with the name Aniqa was Aniqa al-Andalusiyya, a 13th-century poet and scholar from the Andalusia region of Spain. She was renowned for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the field of poetry during the golden age of Islamic culture in Spain.
In more recent times, one of the most famous bearers of the name Aniqa was Aniqa Noor Faruqi (1913-1997), a Pakistani writer and activist who played a prominent role in the women's rights movement in her country. She was a vocal advocate for gender equality and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of women in Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Aniqa, a name that has been associated with purity, virtue, and excellence in various fields, from literature and poetry to spirituality and activism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aniqa over time
The chart below shows babies named Aniqa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aniqa, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 31 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aniqa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aniqa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4494 | 36 | 7 |
| 2000s | #1494 | 186 | 10 |
| 1990s | #875 | 102 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Aniqa
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aniqa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aniqa in the UK right now?
In 2018, Aniqa was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aniqa most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 31 babies registered as Aniqa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aniqa?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "unique" or "singular".
How many people are called Aniqa in the UK?
A total of 324 babies have been registered as Aniqa across the 21 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.