Erikah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehr-eek-ahh
Origin: Norway
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 10, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Scandinavia
Meaning: Ruler of the home

Erikah is a variant of the more common name Erica, which has its roots in Germanic languages. The name Erica means "ruler of the home" and has been popularized in various cultures. The use of Erikah as a variant has become more prevalent in recent years, reflecting a desire for unique yet familiar names. Erikah is not a commonly tracked name in popularity charts, but its use as a variant of Erica suggests it has seen steady usage over the years, particularly informal settings. Erikah is a variant spelling of the traditional name Erica, which has Old Norse origins meaning 'eternal ruler'or 'ever powerful'. Its use highlights the evolving nature of naming trends, where variations of popular names become increasingly popular.

Erikah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Erikah is currently #26256 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Erikah is currently #15045 on Kiindred Girl Names

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