Marika
Marika is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,518 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Marika is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Marika often also consider Sung, Christiane, Shena .
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Historical Record
Marika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 2,279 babies have been named Marika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marika is past its peak , currently ranked #36,518 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,518
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Marika
Marika is a girl name .
Marika is currently ranked #36,518 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marika include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marika include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis