Erykah
Pronunciation: [ EHR-eek-uh ]
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Erykah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 1,548 babies have been named Erykah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erykah is past its peak , currently ranked #6,863 for girl names in the US .
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- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,863
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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About the Name Erykah
Erykah is a girl name .
Erykah is currently ranked #6,863 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erykah include Ery, Eryk, Eryky, Erykie, Erie, and Erykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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