Erika
Pronunciation: [ EHR-ihk-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,965
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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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, and Eriie. 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.