Holding steady.
Popularity of Terrika since 1975
Babies named Terrika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 242 |
| 1990s | 218 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terrika is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. Its peak popularity came in 1988, and it has remained stable in use since then, never entering the top 1000. The name is likely a feminine elaboration of Terrick or a variant of Terrica, reflecting a trend of creating melodic, feminine forms of existing names. It is predominantly used for girls and is most associated with the 1980s, though it has not shown signs of revival. Given its rarity, Terrika would be a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory suggests it may continue to see very occasional use.
Terrika is a modern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of the name Terrick or a variant of Terrica. It emerged in the United States in the mid-1970s, first recorded in 1975. The name saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1988. It has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terri, Rika
Sibling names for Terrika
Names that share Terrika's style, for a brother or sister.
