Erika

Girl

Origin: Norse · Germanic

Meaning

“feminine form of Eric, 'eternal ruler'; also from Latin erica 'heather'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Erika is the Scandinavian and German spelling of Erica; it is also a common given name in Japan written in katakana, where it is popular among younger generations.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
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Famous People Named Erika

  • Erika Christensen (actress), Erika Jayne (singer)

Variants & Spellings

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