Meaning
eternal ruler, ever-ruling
Origin
Erika is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (AO, BO, BR, CA, CL, CO, DE, EC, ES, FR, GT, HR, IT, MX, PE, PT, US).
Style
- elegant
- international
- classic
- feminine
- traditional
- literary
Famous people named Erika
- Erika Mann
- Erika Christensen (Danish actress)
- Erika Fuchs (Austrian actress)
- Erik the Red
Variations
Erica, Ericka, Éric (M), Erich (M), Érík
Nicknames
Eri, Rika
Popularity
Erika appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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