Arica
Arica is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Sole ruler, eternal ruler, or ever powerful.
Origin and history
Arica is a feminine given name derived as a variant of Erica, originating from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. It carries the meaning of 'sole ruler' or 'ever powerful'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon name that peaked in usage during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,376 babies in the United States have been named Arica since 1880. It ranks #3619 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2069.
States where it is most popular
- MI (21.2 %)
- CA (18.9 %)
- OH (18.2 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 513 |
| 1980-1990 | 799 |
| 1990-2000 | 632 |
| 2000-2010 | 294 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Nicknames
Ari, Ricki
Fun facts
- Arica developed primarily as a phonetic variant of the traditional Scandinavian and Germanic name Erica.
- Arica is also the name of a prominent port city in northern Chile, though the personal name evolved independently.