The baby name Clarika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kla-REE-kah (IPA: /klɑˈriːkə/).
The baby name Clarika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kla-REE-kah (IPA: /klɑˈriːkə/).
Clarika is in Origin.
Clarika is a diminutive-tinged variant of Clara, ultimately from Latin clarus, ‘clear, bright, illustrious.’ The -ika suffix functions as an affectionate ending in Hungarian and several Slavic traditions, and also appears in Afrikaans naming. In Hungarian specifically, Klárika is the pet form of Klára; Clarika represents a C-spelling adaptation used in international contexts and by some Afrikaans speakers.
The base name spread via the cult of Saint Clare of Assisi, generating Claire (French), Chiara (Italian), and Klára (Hungarian). Clarika itself shows sporadic use in Central/Eastern Europe and South Africa from the late 19th century onward and remains uncommon. Related forms include Clara, Clare, Claire, Clarissa, Clarita, Klára/Klárika, and Klarika. Short forms Clari and Rika echo the name’s radiant meaning today.
Clarika is vanishingly rare. We hold just 1 recorded use of it, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 |
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