Total births
597
Girls' name · since 1980
Annaka
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 597 babies named Annaka, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15823
- among girls today
- 597
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Annaka is the #15823 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 597 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Annaka recorded 597 times among girls since 1980, holding rank #15823 nationally today, ahead of 11% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #15823 among girls today
- 597 born since 1980
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Annaka is currently the #15823 girls' name in America, more common than 11% of girls - 597 born since 1980, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15823
- among girls today
- 597
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other girls
Annaka vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15823
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 11% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Annaka was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
43 babies were named Annaka in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Annaka compares
597 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Annaka's all-time total is 56% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Annaka | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 597 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Annaka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Annaka splits its recorded history at 2004: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Annaka at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#15,823
Active since
1980
Annaka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Annaka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Annaka's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Annaka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 99
1990s
99 births
- 2000s
2000s
296 births
- 2010s
2010s
130 births
- 2020s 32
2020s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 296 births (50% of all-time use).
How Annaka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Annaka's total volume
Annaka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Annaka by state
Where Annaka concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Washington | | 10 | 1.7% |
California share of Annaka's total US births 2.8%
Even split
17 of 597 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Annaka? ▼
Annaka has been given to 597 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15823 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Annaka most popular? ▼
Annaka was most popular in the 2000s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Annaka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Annaka are California (17 births), Washington (10 births).
How long has the name Annaka been used? ▼
Records for Annaka go back to 1980, giving 46 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Annaka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anna, Ann, Annie, Anne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Annaka's data
- Annaka's decade-level peak was the 2000s (296 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Annakas (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Annaka
Nearby Names Like Annaka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Annaka
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Ann Girl
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Annie Girl
#192 360,253 births
Anne Girl
#647 325,128 births
Annette Girl
#1305 169,296 births
Compare Annaka side by side: Annaka vs Anna Annaka vs Ann Annaka vs Annie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Annaka: #15823 Girls' Name - 597 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/annaka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Annaka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.