Rikki
Pronunciation: [ r-IHK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rikki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 609 babies have been named Rikki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rikki is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,962 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,962
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Rikki is also used as a girl name, ranked #3762.
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About the Name Rikki
Rikki is a boy name .
Is Rikki a boy or girl name? Rikki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,962 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,762. Rikki is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rikki is currently ranked #12,962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rikki include Rik, Riy, Riie, and Rikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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