Erika

Girl's name

Erika is a Scandinavian variant of the name Erica, which is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful."

Meaning Eternal ruler
Origin Scandinavian
U.S. births in 2023 211 Falling
Peak year 1990

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Names Starting With E

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Erika Jayne - Singer, reality TV star (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
  • Erika Christensen - Actress (Parenthood, Traffic)
  • Erika Eleniak - Actress (Baywatch, Under Siege)
  • Erika Slezak - Actress (One Life to Live)
  • Erika Harold - Miss America 2003, lawyer, politician
  • Erika Alexander - Actress (Living Single, Get Out)
  • Erika Buenfil - Mexican actress (Amores Verdaderos, Marisol)
  • Erika Toda - Japanese actress (Death Note, Liar Game)
  • Erika Costell - Model, singer, YouTuber

Sisters for Erika

Girl names closely related to Erika

Angelica Victoria Stephanie Aryana Karina Sofia Brenda Janelle

Brothers for Erika

Boy names closely related to Erika

Nickolas Aaron Martin Nicolas Rafael Adrian Achilles Emmanuel

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Erika

Aric Eriberto Eric Erica Erich Erick Ericka Erik

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