Ahnika is of Native American origin, derived from the Algonquin tribe's word 'Ahnikah', meaning 'one who works'. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in North America.
The name Ahnika appears to have seen its peak popularity between the years of 2001 and 2004, with a high of 18 births recorded in 2001 and consistent numbers around or above 17 births annually until 2005. After this period, the frequency of newborn girls named Ahnika began to decrease steadily, reaching its lowest point with only 5 births recorded in 2015. Despite the fluctuations, the name has maintained a certain level of popularity throughout these years, with a total of 248 babies named Ahnika born between 1997 and 2022.