The baby name Ricka is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈrɪkə (RICK-uh); occasionally ˈriːkə (REE-kah).
Ricka is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Ricka is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈrɪkə (RICK-uh); occasionally ˈriːkə (REE-kah).
Ricka is Germanic in Origin.
Ricka is a feminine diminutive derived from Germanic names built on the element ric/ríkr, meaning "power, ruler." It commonly contracts forms such as Erica (Old Norse Eiríkr, "eternal ruler"), Frederica ("peaceful ruler"), Henrika ("home ruler"), or Ulrika ("wolf ruler"). The -ck- spelling reflects Central European and German-influenced orthography, while the -a ending marks a familiar, affectionate form.
In 19th–20th‑century Central and Northern Europe, Ricka appears in parish and immigration records, first as a household nickname, later as an independent given name. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, it offers a crisp, vintage alternative to Rika or Rikki. Related variants include Rika and Rica (German/Dutch/Hungarian/Scandinavian), Rikke (Danish/Norwegian), and English Rikki/Ricki; longer cognates are Erika, Frederica/Frederika, Henrika, and Ulrika. Core sense: "ruler; powerful."
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | Girls | 0 | #15 | 1 | 572 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #99 | 4 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #143 | 9 | 2,166 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #284 | 6 | 8,139 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #641 | 5 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #642 | 9 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #957 | 26 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #981 | 14 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,115 | 27 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ricka is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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