Girl
Erika
eternal ruler
About Erika
Timeless and versatile, this name has proven its staying power across decades and continents. It possesses a pleasant straightforwardness that makes it easy to live with while never feeling boring or generic. The name adapts beautifully to various personality types, working just as well for an athlete as an artist, a scientist as a storyteller. Its familiar-yet-not-overused status means it's recognizable without being common, a sweet spot in naming that many parents desire. The strong opening and soft ending create a pleasing balance that sounds professional in business contexts while remaining warm and friendly in personal relationships. It's a reliable choice that won't burden its bearer with constant spelling corrections or pronunciation explanations, yet still maintains distinct character and appeal throughout a lifetime.
Popularity of the Name Erika
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | #911 | ||||
| 1958 | #888 | ||||
| 1959 | #782 | ||||
| 1960 | #768 | ||||
| 1961 | #740 | ||||
| 1962 | #630 | ||||
| 1963 | #563 | ||||
| 1964 | #519 | #389 | |||
| 1965 | #467 | ||||
| 1966 | #423 | ||||
| 1967 | #304 | ||||
| 1968 | #281 | ||||
| 1969 | #225 | #334 | |||
| 1970 | #171 | #315 | |||
| 1971 | #146 | #331 | |||
| 1972 | #138 | #362 | |||
| 1973 | #132 | #420 | |||
| 1974 | #127 | #308 | |||
| 1975 | #128 | #390 | |||
| 1976 | #112 | #330 | |||
| 1977 | #103 | #340 | #375 | ||
| 1978 | #104 | #260 | |||
| 1979 | #91 | #299 | |||
| 1980 | #87 | #338 | #342 | ||
| 1981 | #93 | #270 | #245 | ||
| 1982 | #81 | #277 | |||
| 1983 | #80 | #337 | |||
| 1984 | #81 | #325 | |||
| 1985 | #80 | #351 | |||
| 1986 | #74 | #268 | |||
| 1987 | #75 | #400 | |||
| 1988 | #76 | #352 | |||
| 1989 | #73 | #323 | |||
| 1990 | #74 | #306 | |||
| 1991 | #84 | #324 | #95 | ||
| 1992 | #80 | #300 | #239 | #80 | |
| 1993 | #85 | #362 | #208 | #94 | |
| 1994 | #90 | #304 | #261 | #108 | |
| 1995 | #102 | #226 | #215 | #94 | |
| 1996 | #106 | #221 | #101 | ||
| 1997 | #111 | #457 | #190 | #87 | |
| 1998 | #124 | #465 | #306 | #208 | #85 |
| 1999 | #137 | #515 | #300 | #158 | #80 |
| 2000 | #123 | #651 | #221 | #161 | #86 |
| 2001 | #147 | #492 | #249 | #185 | #91 |
| 2002 | #167 | #622 | #342 | #200 | #101 |
| 2003 | #178 | #661 | #242 | #228 | #102 |
| 2004 | #192 | #641 | #254 | #154 | #95 |
| 2005 | #216 | #517 | #331 | #96 | |
| 2006 | #238 | #491 | #401 | #183 | #114 |
| 2007 | #265 | #474 | #345 | #333 | #118 |
| 2008 | #331 | #490 | #320 | #243 | #170 |
| 2009 | #374 | #692 | #316 | #290 | #197 |
| 2010 | #429 | #556 | #298 | #213 | |
| 2011 | #529 | #614 | #330 | #218 | |
| 2012 | #540 | #545 | #401 | #244 | |
| 2013 | #611 | #608 | #324 | #206 | |
| 2014 | #677 | #472 | #265 | #332 | |
| 2015 | #725 | #455 | #351 | #366 | |
| 2016 | #745 | #476 | #455 | #457 | |
| 2017 | #758 | #444 | #406 | #497 | |
| 2018 | #899 | #457 | #302 | #472 | |
| 2019 | #903 | #430 | #396 | #690 | |
| 2020 | #475 | #410 | #667 | ||
| 2021 | #562 | #668 | #747 | ||
| 2022 | #701 | #775 | #763 | ||
| 2023 | #652 | #559 | #909 | ||
| 2024 | #647 | #652 | |||
| 2025 | #823 | #623 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Erika
Names Similar to Erika
Nicknames for Erika
- Eri
- Riki
- Rika
- Kiki
Famous People Named Erika
| Erika Eleniak | American actress and Playboy Playmate |
| Erika Jayne | American singer, actress, and TV personality |
| Erika Christensen | American actress |
| Erika Slezak | American actress |
| Erika Flores | American actress |
| Erika Mann | German writer and political activist |
| Erika Sawajiri | Japanese actress and singer |
| Erika Toda | Japanese actress |
| Erika Harlacher | American voice actress |
| Erika Tham | Malaysian-Australian actress |
| Erika Heynatz | Australian model and TV presenter |
| Erika de la Vega | Venezuelan TV host and actress |
| Erika Cohn | American documentary filmmaker |
| Erika Fatland | Norwegian author and journalist |
| Erika Lust | Swedish feminist director and screenwriter |
| Erika Jo | American country music singer |
| Erika Alexander | American baseball player |
| Erika Roe | British streaker known for her rugby match appearance |
| Erika Hebron | British Paralympic athlete |
Characters Named Erika
| Erika Kudo | From the anime series "Detective Conan" |
| Erika Furudo | From the visual novel and anime "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" |
| Erika Shinohara | From the manga and anime "Wolf Girl and Black Prince" |
| Erika Amazake | From the anime "Shirobako" |
| Erika Yano | From the manga and anime "HeartCatch PreCure!" |
| Erika Kurumi | From the anime "HeartCatch PreCure!" |
| Erika Murasaki | From the visual novel and anime "Fortune Arterial" |
| Erika Sendou | From the anime "Fortune Arterial - Akai Yakusoku" |
| Erika Chiba | From the manga and anime "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" |
| Erika Sendo | From the manga and anime "Fortune Arterial" |
| Erika Toudou | From the anime "Daimidaler - Prince vs. Penguin Empire" |
| Erika Nakiri | From the manga and anime "Food Wars! - Shokugeki no Soma" |
| Erika Karisawa | From the manga and anime "Durarara!!" |
| Erika Ainsworth | From the anime "Shinmai Maou no Testament" |
| Erika Tsubaki | From the anime "HeartCatch PreCure!" |
| Erika Chihaya | From the anime "HeartCatch PreCure!" |
| Erika Simmons | From the manga and anime "Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu" |
| Erika Fontaine | From the visual novel and anime "Fortune Arterial" |
| Erika | A recurring character in the "Fire Emblem" video game series |