Rising since 2004, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Aarika since 1979
Babies named Aarika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 271 |
| 1990s | 262 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Aarika first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979, and its popularity peaked in 1990. Though never common, the name has been on a rising trajectory since 2004, suggesting renewed interest. Its rank in 2025 is 7,885, with a 1-in-123,636 frequency, reflecting its rarity. The name's dual possible origins (as a variant of Erica or a feminine form of Aaron) add to its appeal, though the Scandinavian root is more widely accepted. The trajectory category, rising since 2004, indicates a slow but steady increase in use.
Aarika is a variant of Erica, the Latinized feminine form of Eric, derived from Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei 'ever' and ríkr 'ruler', hence 'eternal ruler'. It may also be used as a feminine form of Aaron, though that connection is less certain. The name gained modest use in the United States from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Rika
Sibling names for Aarika
Names that share Aarika's style, for a brother or sister.
