Erika
Origin
English and Scandinavian variation of Erica, Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word name
Syllables
3
Meaning
eternal ruler; heather
Categories
Popularity over time
Number of U.S. babies given the name Erika each year, from the Social Security Administration.
Counts come from Social Security card applications. The SSA only includes names given to at least 5 babies of the same sex in a given year, so rare names and very recent years may be missing or undercounted. Source: SSA national baby names data.