Erika name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 16th, 2023

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Norse, German, Greek, Nordic and Latin

Usage: English, German, Spanish, Scandinavian, Czech, Hungarian, Slavic, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Erika

EH-rick-ah

Meaning: Ever-powerful, Ruler Forever, Alone, Sole Ruler, Honor and Powerful King and Heather

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What does Erika mean?
Variations of Erika
How popular is Erika?
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Similar Names to Erika
Sibling Names for Erika
Famous People Named Erika
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What does Erika mean?

Noteworthy Erika chiefly is used in Czech, Greenlandic, Spanish, Hungarian, Slavic, English, Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, Scandinavian, Danish, Faroese, German and Norwegian, meaning of Erika is "Ever-powerful, Ruler Forever, Alone, Alone-Ruler, Honor and Powerful King or Heather" which originated from Nordic, Old Norse, Latin, Greek and German is bestowed upon both sexes.

Erika is variant of celebrated Erica. Erica is effeminate variant of Erik and Erich. Renowned Greek and Old Norse Erica, meaning of Erica is "Ever Ruling Lone Ruler Isl and Ruler".

Erika is a feminine variant of Erik. Erik is Scandinavian equivalent of Erich. Also Erik is German, English and Scandinavian equivalent of Eric. Erik is also equivalent of Frederick in English and Dutch languages.

Erik is also form of Eiríkr in Swedish and Danish languages. Meaning of Erik is Sole Ruler and Alone-Ruler is originated from Germanic and Old Norse. Erika is celebrated on May 18th.

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How do I pronounce Erika?

The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Erika is EH-rick-ah. There should be emphasis on first EH syllable while speaking. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., e-ri-ka.

Variants of Erika

Airikr, Erikka, Erica, Aerica, Ericamarie, Tamrika, Tamar, Thamar, Tamara, Tamika, Tamsin, Tammy, Erikke, Mara, Tamie, Tamaira, Tami, Yomara, Tameca, Tamasin, Tasmin, Tamson, Tammmy, Tammylee

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How popular is the name Erika?

Erika was a popular name in United States. Over 124538 babies have been given the moniker in 136 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1989, it ranked 73rd when 4566 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 136 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 16 times Also, a popular name in Spain having over 8444 recievers in 14 years of usage.

When at its peak in 2008, the moniker grabbed the 53rd spot and 1031 baby girls were given the name. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 13 times Also, Erika was among the popular names in Italy.

Since emerging in 1999 around 6512 babies have been given the moniker. At its zenith in 2003, 1554 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 34th position. After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 5 times

Erika used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1900 and over 10050 babies have been given the name in 112 years.

When at its peak in 1981,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 112 years. Also, Erika was a common name in Sweden. Over 891 babies have been named Erika since 1998.

When at its peak in 1998,. After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Erika is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

Recently in 2017, 99 babies were given Erika and it reached its peak ranking, 442 on girl names chart. There are over 1496 babies that have been given the name Erika in England and Wales.

Erika is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 153 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Erika.

There are over 699 babies that have been given the name Erika in Ireland. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 292 on girl names chart when 32 babies were named Erika. Over 559 people have been named Erika in Belgium.

Erika is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 21 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 274 people have been named Erika in Switzerland. However things change on global perspective, Erika is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Brazil and Hungary.

Also the baby name is popular in Austria, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Indonesia, Slovakia, Japan, Romania, Mozambique, Philippines, Honduras, Canada, Bolivia, South Africa, Argentina, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Netherlands, Costa Rica, Russia and England.

At least, 1890000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			896	298
2017			757	365
2016			741	381
2015			727	388
2014			677	417

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Erika in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	17	1408	1004
	0	0	0	12091
	4	9	10552	16406
	4	9	1000	1449
	4	0	894	0

What numerology tells about Erika?

You don't take love very seriously. Express your anger in order to clean your soul from the negative energy. You don't care about how others see you as long as you are feeling good about yourself. You lack self-awareness and your conscience isn't clear. You are a workaholic and often bring your job at home which angers your family. You want an extraordinary life. And by focusing on something other than material will get you one.

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Sibling Names for Erika

Erika is a beautiful and timeless baby name that parents love. If you're looking for sibling names to pair with Erika, we've got you covered. Checkout our carefully curated list of names that sound perfect with Erika, ranging from classic to trendy and unique.

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Famous people named Erika

Erika Molnar, athlete from Hungary, who competes in triathlon
Erika Mann, Member of the European Parliament with the Social Democratic Party of Germany
Erika Fuchs, German translator
Erika Nickrenz, American classical pianist best known as the pianist for the Eroica Trio
Erika Doornbos, Dutch curler
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Erika Holst, Swedish ice hockey player
Erika Mészáros, Hungarian sprint canoer
Erika Honstein, television presenter
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Erika Morini, Jewish Austrian violinist

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Erika Hoffman, English actress
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Erika Böhm-Vitense, German-born American astrophysicist
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Erika Steinbach, German conservative politician
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