Aniko is of Hungarian origin, derived from the Latin word 'Anna', which means "favored" or "grace". It is a feminine given name popularized by the legendary Hungarian ballet dancer, Ana Pavlova, who was often called Aniko by her friends and family. The name has gained international recognition due to Pavlova's influence in dance and art throughout the early 20th century.
The number of babies named Aniko has been steadily increasing over the past six years, with a significant jump between 2020 and 2021.