Anishka
Every Anishka since 2001 — 318 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anishka
Anishka is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 2001, 318 American babies have been named Anishka. Its peak came in 2007, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anishka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anishka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,328 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,601 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,729 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,803 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,836 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,031 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,259 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,174 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,488 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,918 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5,958 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,911 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,092 |
| 2008 | 10 | #10,888 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,108 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,514 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,554 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,328 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,007 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,547 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,658 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anishka in 2025?
Anishka did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Anishka?
318 babies have been named Anishka in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anishka most popular?
Anishka peaked in 2007, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Anishka a boy or girl name?
Anishka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anishka rising or falling?
Anishka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.