Ponikwa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Verlorenwasser.
The place is now called Ponikwa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verlorenwasser | German Empire | Habelschwerdt | 1939 |
| Ponikwa | Under Polish administration | Bystrzyca Kłodzka | 1945 |
| Ponikwa | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |