The baby name Ankica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈankitsa/ (AHN-kee-tsah).
Ankica is Croatian in Origin.
The baby name Ankica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈankitsa/ (AHN-kee-tsah).
Ankica is Croatian in Origin.
Ankica is a South Slavic feminine given name formed with the affectionate diminutive suffix -ica from Ana/Anka, themselves variants of Anna. Through Greek Anna and Latin Anna, it ultimately derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." Common in Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Slovenian usage, Ankica reads as a tender, endearing form yet functions as a full legal name in many records.
The name entered the region with Christian naming traditions and became established across centuries alongside its root Ana, aligning with veneration of Saint Anne; name days typically follow July 26 in Catholic calendars. Ankica saw steady use in the 20th century, especially in Croatia, and remains familiar within the South Slavic diaspora. Related forms include Ana and Anna (standard), Anka and Anica (diminutives). The core meaning centers on divine grace and favor.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR | Girls | 0 | #52 | 1,104 | 3,687 |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| RS | 0 | #83 | 2 | 923 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #105 | 31 | 1,651 |
| HR | 0 | #145 | 35 | 2,081 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #162 | 13 | 2,769 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #235 | 24 | 3,997 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #329 | 92 | 1,885 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #743 | 96 | 4,949 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #946 | 10 | 5,933 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,389 | 58 | 9,415 |
Ankica is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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