The baby name Anouka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-NOO-kah (IPA: /aˈnukə/).
Anouka is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Anouka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-NOO-kah (IPA: /aˈnukə/).
Anouka is Dutch in Origin.
Anouka blends the Dutch/French pet form Anouk with the affectionate -ka diminutive seen across Slavic and other Eurasian languages. Ultimately it traces back to Anna/Anne, from Hebrew Channah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” The ou spelling reflects Dutch and French orthography, while the -ka ending underscores its nickname-to-given-name evolution, yielding a lively, international feel.
Use of Anouka appears in the late 20th century in the Low Countries and Francophone Europe, riding the broader popularity of Anouk (boosted by French actress Anouk Aimée). It remains uncommon in English-speaking countries but is recognizable and easily pronounced across Europe. Close variants include Anouk, Anouck, Anouska (Dutch/Belgian), Anushka/Annushka (Slavic), Annukka (Finnish), and Anuka (Georgian), all linked to Anna. Related names are Anne, Anna, and Hannah. Anouka offers a graceful meaning with a crisp, contemporary twist rooted in longstanding European naming traditions.
Anouka is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 5 recorded uses, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Anouka is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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