Erika
Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihk-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Erika is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHR-ihk-uh.
Parents who love the name Erika often also consider Bennington, Clarice, Miheir .
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Erika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 548 babies have been named Erika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erika is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,965 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,965
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Erika is also used as a girl name, ranked #1146.
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Old English origin
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Native Alaskan origin
"village on the Yukon River"
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About the Name Erika
Erika is a boy name .
Is Erika a boy or girl name? Erika is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,965 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,146. Erika is more commonly used as a girl name.
Erika is currently ranked #10,965 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erika include Eri, Ery, Erie, and Erikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Erika include Erik . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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