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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: ˈrɪkə (RICK-uh); occasionally ˈriːkə (REE-kah)

What is the meaning of the name Ricka ?

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."

Ricka has the following similar or variant Names

Ricka – Popularity by country

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:

AE
BD
BH
BR
CO

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People also ask about Ricka

Ricka is predominantly a girl's name.
Ricka is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ˈrɪkə (RICK-uh); occasionally ˈriːkə (REE-kah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rika, Rikka, Ricki, Rikki, Rica and Ricca.