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Erika

female

Meaning

"Ever Ruler"

Erika is a feminine form related to Eric, derived from Germanic and Scandinavian elements for enduring rulership.

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Popularity History of Erika

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1142Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1142

Erika was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-88

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Erika

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, Scandinavian
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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