MallowbyNames

Aricka

uh-RICK-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a feminine form of Eric or a variant of Erica.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Aricka since 1970

Babies named Aricka per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71421198020002020Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s100
1980s125
1990s147
2000s92
2010s14
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Aricka is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970. It reached its peak usage in 1992, but has never entered the top 1000 most popular names. The name is a variant of Erica or Erika, with the 'k' giving it a more contemporary and distinctive spelling. Since its first recorded year, Aricka has been primarily used for girls, and its trajectory has been stable over the decades. It saw its highest usage during the 1990s, but has since declined. The name is not tied to any particular region or top state.

Aricka is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant of Erica (feminine of Eric) or perhaps a creative respelling with a 'k' for distinctiveness. It emerged in the 1970s, peaking in use in 1992, but has never been common. Its formation follows a pattern of respelling common names with a 'k' for a modern feel.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ari, Ricka, Kika

Variants: Erica, Erika, Arika

Sibling names for Aricka

Names that share Aricka's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aricka mean?
The meaning of Aricka is uncertain. It is likely a modern variant of Erica or a feminine form of Eric, but no definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Aricka?
Aricka has never been a highly popular name. It first appeared in records in 1970, and its peak year of usage was 1992, but it has never ranked in the top 1000 names in the U.S.
Is Aricka a boy or girl name?
Aricka is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.