Ilse vs Ricki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilse

Girl #5,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Il, Ilsy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilse Rank #5,017
Ricki Rank #4,945

Ricki is more popular, ranked #4945 vs #5017 for Ilse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilse ___

  • Ilse Marie
  • Ilse Louise
  • Ilse Anne
  • Ilse Sophie
  • Ilse Katrine
  • Ilse Renate

Ricki ___

  • Ricki Jo
  • Ricki Lynn
  • Ricki Ann
  • Ricki Lee
  • Ricki Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilse

Liesel Klaus Greta Hans Heike

If you choose Ricki

Nikki Lori Tami Ronnie Terri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilse or Ricki more popular?

Ricki is more popular, ranked #4945 compared to Ilse at #5017 in the United States.

What do Ilse and Ricki mean?

Ilse means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Ricki means "powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ilse and Ricki boy or girl names?

Ilse is primarily a girl name. Ricki is primarily a girl name.

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