Holding steady.
Popularity of Rickia since 1979
Babies named Rickia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 205 |
| 2000s | 153 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rickia is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1979. Its peak year was 1998, when it saw its highest number of births, though it has never been common enough to rank in national statistics. The name follows a stable trajectory, with very few annual occurrences and no significant regional concentration. Given its extremely low frequency (less than 1-in-N births), Rickia remains a distinctive choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and unique. The name's construction mirrors other modern -ia endings popular in the 1990s, such as Tania or Latia, but with the initial Rick- element nodding to established names like Richard or Ricky.
Rickia appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the feminine suffix -ia to the nickname Rick, a short form of Richard. It may also be a respelling of Richea, itself a variant of Richell or an elaboration of Rich. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and saw its peak usage in the late 1990s, yet it remains extremely rare with very few births per year.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ricki, Ria
Variants: Richea, Rickea
Sibling names for Rickia
Names that share Rickia's style, for a brother or sister.
