Erika Name Meaning & Origin
/EH-ree-kah/Erika is possibly a name of German origin.
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Name Origin
The name Erika is of Old Norse origin, derived from 'Eiríkr' meaning 'ever ruler'. It is popular in Germany, Sweden, and Japan, with variations in spelling and usage across cultures.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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German (European) 40% -
Japanese (Asian) 35% -
Swedish (European) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Erika
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 213 girls in the US were named Erika.
Growth of the name Erika in the US (SSA Data):
Erika Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.