Marika
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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American English origin
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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, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. 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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