Holding steady.
Popularity of Tyrika since 1982
Babies named Tyrika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tyrika is a rare modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982. It experienced its peak usage in 1991, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name shows a stable trajectory, with occasional small fluctuations. Its origin is uncertain but likely a creative coinage combining the popular Ty- prefix with a fashionable suffix, reflecting naming trends of the late 20th century. Tyrika is overwhelmingly used for girls.
Tyrika is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the popular prefix Ty- (as in Tyler or Tyra) with the suffix -ika or -rica, which may have been influenced by names like Erica or unique creations. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and saw its highest usage in 1991. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Rika
Variants: Tyerika, Tyricka
Sibling names for Tyrika
Names that share Tyrika's style, for a brother or sister.
