Holding steady.
Popularity of Ereka since 1969
Babies named Ereka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ereka is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1969 and reached its peak usage in 1973. Despite never ranking in the top 1,000, it has maintained a stable but tiny presence, with fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 children receiving the name in recent years. Its etymological roots remain unclear, but it likely arose as a modern respelling of Erica, which itself derives from Old Norse meaning 'eternal ruler'. The name has been used sparingly across the United States, with no single state showing notable concentration. Parents drawn to Ereka often appreciate its unique sound and connection to the more common Erica.
Ereka appears to be a modern American name, first recorded in 1969. It may be a respelling of Erica (feminine form of Eric) or a variant of Arabic Baraka ('blessing'), though no definitive link exists. Its use has been rare and sporadic, with a slight peak in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eri, Rika
Sibling names for Ereka
Names that share Ereka's style, for a brother or sister.
