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Erika

OriginEnglish and Scandinavian variation of Erica, Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word name
Meaning"eternal ruler; heather"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

US rank · girls#1109

2025 SSA

About Erika

This is a more spunky and Nordic looking variant of Erica, but the k also makes the connection to the beautiful flower less apparent.

Erika is also given to boys.

Pronounced AIR-i-kuh.

As of October 2026, Erika ranked #8372 in US births in 2004 SSA, peaked at #1810 in 1989.

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