Cloris vs Rika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cloris

Girl #68,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming, goddess of flowers"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,804
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rika

Girl #68,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear blossom (梨花)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Swedish Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,807
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riki, Ri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cloris Rank #68,804
Rika Rank #68,807

Cloris is more popular, ranked #68804 vs #68807 for Rika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cloris ___

  • Cloris Anne
  • Cloris Marie
  • Cloris Jane
  • Cloris Ruth
  • Cloris Belle

Rika ___

  • Rika Mae
  • Rika Lynn
  • Rika Sofia
  • Rika Nora
  • Rika Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cloris

Doris Flora Iris Myrtle Gladys

If you choose Rika

Sven Mika Nora Henrik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cloris or Rika more popular?

Cloris is more popular, ranked #68804 compared to Rika at #68807 in the United States.

What do Cloris and Rika mean?

Cloris means "blooming, goddess of flowers" (Greek origin). Rika means "pear blossom (梨花)" (Japanese origin).

Are Cloris and Rika boy or girl names?

Cloris is primarily a girl name. Rika is primarily a girl name.

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