Arika
Arika is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, admired, or noble; also functions as a modern phonetic variation of Erica.
Origin and history
Arika is a given name with roots in Sanskrit, often understood to mean beautiful or admired, though it is also used in modern English as a contemporary variation of names like Erica or Areka. In the United States, it has remained a relatively uncommon choice, given to fewer than three thousand girls since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
2,453 babies in the United States have been named Arika since 1880. It ranks #3565 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1936.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.7 %)
- MI (15.1 %)
- OH (12.8 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 279 |
| 1980-1990 | 550 |
| 1990-2000 | 774 |
| 2000-2010 | 446 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Fun facts
- While associated with Sanskrit meanings related to beauty, it also emerged in the late 20th century in Western countries as an alternative spelling for Erica or Areka.
- Arika has maintained steady but modest usage in the U.S. since the 1970s without ever breaking into the top tier of popular names.