Ricki
Pronunciation: [ r-IHK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ricki first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,137 babies have been named Ricki in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ricki is past its peak , currently ranked #20,684 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,684
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ricki is also used as a girl name, ranked #4945.
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Old High German origin
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Old English origin
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Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin
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About the Name Ricki
Ricki is a boy name .
Is Ricki a boy or girl name? Ricki is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,684 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,945. Ricki is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ricki is currently ranked #20,684 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ricki include Ric, Riy, Riie, and Rickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ricki include Ricky, Rickey, Rick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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