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Erika

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Meaning and origin
Erika is a German girl name. The meaning of the name is `Ever Powerful Ruler`.

Where is it used?
The name Erika is mainly used in German, Scandinavian, Hungarian and in Czech.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Eric (In English and in French)
Erykah (In English (Modern))
Ericka (In English)
Erica (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In Other languages: Rika

Extra information:
Alternative meanings ( ) Also Scandinavian, Czechoslovakian and Hungarian

What Erika`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Erika:
it's beautiful and sounds so sweet..
The worst thing about the name:
it's too short
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
ma.mirasol or ma.cristina
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
My Dad name is Erik..
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it n pronounce it wrong Ahhhhhh
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
Sharon
Extra information:
Iam gd ..I love my name anywaythe meaning is powerful its ment to be.
The best thing about the name Erika:
nothing.
The worst thing about the name:
its boring & everyone spells it wrong
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
dakota sioux
Extra information:
i am a rulerrrr(;
The best thing about the name Erika:
its agerman name i love being german
The worst thing about the name:
people always use a c and speeel my name like that
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
i would be alexis
Extra information:
im german but i live in canada im second generations Canadian so im German- Canadian
The best thing about the name Erika:
It's unique without being outragious.
The worst thing about the name:
When people spell it wrong 'c'.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
Can't imagine my name being anything different its like god speaks to parents when your born and gives you the name that means you.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
all erika are beautiful and gorgeous!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing..
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
hmn,alexandra
Extra information:
a german wanted to adopt me wheni was a baby. i guess maybe because of my name.. hahah
The best thing about the name Erika:
that everyone wants to be like you...lol
The worst thing about the name:
is like being an un paid celebrity...
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
it would probably be Heather
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
The spelling
The worst thing about the name:
People spelling it with ck or c and I hate that.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
I can't say
Extra information:
I just love my name. Erika Muah !!!!
The best thing about the name Erika:
nome de flor, existe uma flor de varias cores que significa ÉRICA
The worst thing about the name:
NÃO EXISTE
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
ÉRICA
Extra information:
SOU FELIZ, SOU ÉRICA
The best thing about the name Erika:
Its really a gorgeous name.
The worst thing about the name:
about the K and C
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
i don't know
Extra information:
i really love my name thanks to my parents who give this name for me, and almost all my friends love my name and they said that its a really pretty name :)
The best thing about the name Erika:
peoople love it and i love my name
The worst thing about the name:
people ask me if its erika or erica but watever
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
idk?
Extra information:
I love my name because it fits me so well and its pretty just like meee! Erikaaaaa! ;)
The best thing about the name Erika:
people love it
The worst thing about the name:
people ask if its erika or erica
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
idk
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
it is very beautiful name
The worst thing about the name:
common name
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
i dont know
Extra information:
i love my name because they said that erika is a beatiful name
The best thing about the name Erika:
in my country ..very few people will use it..hence..it quite famous when everybody talking about the same erika..
The worst thing about the name:
c and k
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
i have this name when i'm 10, many years i can't find any others name beside this..
Extra information:
i like a guy start with r..i think erica easily attracted by r guys..
The best thing about the name Erika:
IT'S SHORT, HUMBLE AND SWEET! PLUS ITS THE SAME NAME AS ERIKA KANE AS ON THE STORIES AND SHE WAS DROP DEAD STUNNING. TO ME IT MEANS PRINCESS OR MAJESTY!!!
The worst thing about the name:
wHEN PEOPLE TRY TO MAKE A NICKNAME AND CALL ME E!! LIKE EWW WHAT??
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
mY MOTHER WOULD HAVE NAME ME COURTNEY OR AFTER A CAR.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
its unique and can have different speelings with the same pronunciation. its sounds so sweet faminine and gives a positive character
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Erika....:
l wouldnt be this beautiful and blessed
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
it is so cool and looks good on paper
The worst thing about the name:
no nicknames
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
.........
Extra information:
it is unique and is better spelt with a K
The best thing about the name Erika:
That its spelled with a k
The worst thing about the name:
That I'm mexican, and every other mexican is named Erica or maria
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
I would like the name lana or some uncommon
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
I'm named after my dad (Eric) and my name is unique and cute! I love that my name has a k rather than a c or ck.
The worst thing about the name:
My grandmother has known me since birth and she still spells my name ericka or ericca. She'll spell it correctly one day lol... I love her
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
It would be Mikaella. I'm glad my mom picked Erika instead.
Extra information:
Erika looks so pretty on paper and it's short and sweet! Also it means ever powerful ruler! Talk about an ego trip...lol
The best thing about the name Erika:
everything
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
world chaos
Extra information:
I AM GOD!
The best thing about the name Erika:
its very unique & it means forever (:
The worst thing about the name:
most people spell it with a ' C ' or some spell it with a ' CK ' & i always have to correct people.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
i would feel incomplete cause i absolutely love my name !
Extra information:
im energeticly outgoing, loudly outspoken, indescribably special (:
The best thing about the name Erika:
Its awesome! i love my name :]
The worst thing about the name:
no nicknames. and ppl spell it with a C like wtf
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
my rainbow wouldnt be complete
Extra information:
hence! lol im super talkative, hyper and outgoing :] i think erika is just right kas all i hear in class is erika! erika! blah :D
The best thing about the name Erika:
Its unique because of the K and it very pretty name on paper and pronounced.
The worst thing about the name:
People often spell it with a C and I have to constantly remind them its a K!
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
I would want to be named Erika lol
Extra information:
I love my name because it fits me so well and its pretty just like meee! Erikaaaaa! =)
The best thing about the name Erika:
It's not too common and it's a pretty, pretty name.
The worst thing about the name:
I wouldn't mind having a name a bit less common, a little more unique.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
I'd be named Kira. That's what my name was supposed to be but then my parents changed it just before the christening.
Extra information:
I really love my name anyways.
The best thing about the name Erika:
it's sexy and not common(:
The worst thing about the name:
no nickenames to it):
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
it would feel awkward im so use to this name
Extra information:
erika loves a boy with the letter r(: bahaha. i love the name erika!
The best thing about the name Erika:
is that it rhymes with america
The worst thing about the name:
someone might call me eric
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
i wouldn't be me jkjkjk it'd prob be michele
Extra information:
i am part german so its all good :)
The best thing about the name Erika:
It sounds nice and sophisticated.
The worst thing about the name:
When people don't spell it correctly.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
I would feel akward and strange.
Extra information:
Im thankful for my name eventough im not german...I feel real happy to have dis lovely name.
The best thing about the name Erika:
its not overly used or common and is easy to pronounce in both languages i speak, english and french
The worst thing about the name:
its not about it being back to be called Erika, its the spelling. I absolutely love it with a k because its more unique but im CONstantly correcting people thats its not spelled with a c.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
i probably wouldnt be me! names affect every aspect of your life.
Extra information:
im glad my parents chose the name erika for me and that they changed the spelling from a c to a k when i was 3 days old because it makes it a little bit more unique and looks prettier on paper. the fact that im always correcting people on how to spell it is annoying, but i love it anyways!
The best thing about the name Erika:
It's not common
The worst thing about the name:
Noone spells it right.... No-ONE
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
hmm.... i wouldnt have a unique name
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Erika:
It is not a common name
The worst thing about the name:
No good nicknames and always having to spell it - everyone writes it with a c.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
no
Extra information:
It is amazing that such a short name is 3 syllables!
The best thing about the name Erika:
It is German and different.
The worst thing about the name:
You can never find the customized pen's with the 'k' in America.
If my name wasn`t Erika....:
I wouldn't be seen as so German.
Extra information:
Erika is a unique and wonderful name.

More `Erika` links
Erika as abbreviation
Actors named Erika
Erika in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Erika

Erika appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 264. The name reached the top-100 6 times. 1990 was a `top year` for the name Erika. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #74. The last time Erika appeared among the most common names was in 1960. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	264
2006	238
2005	215
2004	192
2003	178
2002	166
2001	147
2000	123
1999	137
1998	124
1997	111
1996	106
1995	102
1994	90
1993	85
1992	80
1991	84
1990	74
1980	87
1970	171
1960	769
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---