Mirth vs Rika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mirth

Girl #69,003 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"merriment, joyful laughter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,003
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mirth Rank #69,003
Rika Rank #68,807

Rika is more popular, ranked #68807 vs #69003 for Mirth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mirth ___

  • Mirth Joy
  • Mirth Rose
  • Mirth Grace
  • Mirth Belle
  • Mirth Jane

Rika ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mirth

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If you choose Rika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mirth or Rika more popular?

Rika is more popular, ranked #68807 compared to Mirth at #69003 in the United States.

What do Mirth and Rika mean?

Mirth means "merriment, joyful laughter" (Old English origin). Rika means "pear blossom (梨花)" (Japanese origin).

Are Mirth and Rika boy or girl names?

Mirth is primarily a girl name. Rika is primarily a girl name.

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