Rising since 2014, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Arika since 1966
Babies named Arika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 279 |
| 1980s | 550 |
| 1990s | 774 |
| 2000s | 446 |
| 2010s | 223 |
| 2020s | 165 |
Meaning & origin
Arika is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1966. It reached its peak popularity in 1993, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2014, and as of 2025 it ranks 6,116th nationally, with an incidence of about 1 in 84,593 newborns. The name is most commonly found in California, which leads the list of top states. Arika's etymology is uncertain, but it may be a respelling of Arica or an elaboration of the popular Ari- prefix, similar to names like Ariana or Aria. Its sound is fresh and melodic, fitting in with contemporary trends while remaining distinctive. Parents drawn to names that are unique but not unfamiliar may find Arika an appealing choice. The name has no widely known famous bearers, allowing a child to define it for themselves.
Arika is a modern English name, likely a variant or respelling of names like Arica or Erica. It may also be influenced by the Japanese name Arika, meaning 'truthful' or 'one who knows'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1966 and saw its peak popularity in 1993.
Where Arika is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Rika
Variants: Arica
Sibling names for Arika
Names that share Arika's style, for a brother or sister.
