Erika: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Erika | Girls
Origin of the name Erika:
Feminine form of Erik, which is derived from the Old Norse Eirìkr (eternal ruler), a compounding of the elements ei (ever, always) and ríkr (ruler, king). However, there are some who believe the name comes to the Old Norse via the Germanic ehrei (honor) and the Proto-Germanic rīk (king): hence, "honorable king."
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When you spell it with a "k," no one will EVER spell it correctly the first time. But that makes me like it more.
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Erki, Rikki
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Erika Christensen, actress
Erika Eleniak, actress
Erika Harold, Miss America 2003- Erika in song, story & screen: | Edit
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Erika, the "pauper" in the Barbie movie "The Princess and Pauper"
Erika, the lady love of Tosho Daimos of the popular Japanese anime television series "Daimos"
Erika, Celadon Gym Leader in Pokemon.
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Current Popularity of Erika by State
Global Popularity of the Name Erika
- #53 in Spain
- #106 in Canada (Quebec)
- #122 in Norway
- #180 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #227 in Canada (Alberta)
- #331 in United States
- #365 in Scotland
