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The baby name Rika is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-kah.

Rika is Dutch, Germanic, Japanese, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: Dutch, Germanic, Japanese, Scandinavian
Pronunciation: REE-kah

What is the meaning of the name Rika ?

The baby name Rika is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-kah.

Rika is Dutch, Germanic, Japanese, Scandinavian in Origin.

Rika has two principal etymological paths. In Japanese it is normally written in kana as リカ or with chosen kanji; one transparent compound is 里佳, with 里 ri, village, and 佳 ka, excellent or beautiful, giving beautiful village. Other spellings, such as 理香, reason and fragrance, change the sense entirely. In Dutch and Scandinavian use, Rika is a short form of Frederika or Henrika/Hendrika, whose oldest recoverable Germanic bases are Old High German Fridurīh, peace-ruler, and Haimirīh, home-ruler.

The Japanese name is familiar through public figures such as singer Rika Ishikawa and figure skater Rika Kihira, and it appears in anime and visual novels, usually without a single canonical kanji. In the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Lithuania it has functioned chiefly as an independent diminutive rather than a full compound name. American records show rare feminine use, with a small rise around the early 1990s and lower registration afterward.

Rika has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rika

Rika Matsumoto Actor · Born 1968 · Japan Rika Matsumoto is a Japanese actor and voice actress best known for voicing Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon series. She has also performed theme songs for the series, including 'Mezase Pokémon Master' and 'OK!'. Born in 1968, she has been a significant figure in bringing the Pokémon franchise to life. Rika Ishikawa Actor · Born 1985 · Japan Rika Ishikawa is a Japanese actress and singer, best known for her time as a member of the popular girl group Morning Musume. She was part of the group during its 'Golden Era' and contributed to hits like 'The Peace!' and 'Renai Revolution 21'. After leaving Morning Musume, she continued her career in entertainment, appearing in various TV shows and stage productions. Rika Adachi Actor · Born 1992 · Japan Rika Adachi is best known as a Japanese actress and tarento. Born on October 16, 1992, in Nagasaki Prefecture and raised in Mie Prefecture, she has built her career in Japanese television and entertainment.
Rika Izumi Actor · Born 1988 · Japan Rika Izumi is a Japanese model, actress, and singer, best known for her modeling work and acting career. Born on October 11, 1988, she also performed under the stage name Chisaki Hama earlier in her career while she was with Snow Rabbits Productions.

Rika – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #33 7 2,238
JP 0 #39 39 4,057
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
ID Girls 0 #55 44 3,319
JP Girls 0 #70 268 6,592
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
BN Girls 0 #97 10 5,459
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2010 #173 2 1,467
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
NA Girls 0 #205 20 7,146
TW Girls 0 #206 71 8,139
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
GR Girls 0 #223 20 6,293
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
IL 0 #263 12 6,291
JM Girls 0 #274 5 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
QA Girls 0 #295 22 15,378
AL Boys 0 #300 4 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
Canada Girls 1993 #308 5 2,282
KZ Girls 0 #308 13 5,862
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
MY 0 #320 11 12,352
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
France Girls 1979 #339 3 1,579
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
OM Girls 0 #349 48 15,987
CN Girls 0 #352 8 8,829
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
BD Girls 0 #368 19 8,413
NL 0 #371 21 2,481
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
ZA 0 #381 67 14,421
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
RU Girls 0 #468 31 11,913
SG Girls 0 #468 119 18,916
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA Girls 0 #470 1,057 25,928
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
AE Girls 0 #484 70 20,968
PS Girls 0 #495 29 10,981
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
NL Girls 0 #505 545 5,933
HK Girls 0 #509 107 16,104
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IL Girls 0 #547 71 11,648
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IN Girls 0 #611 21 13,121
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
MY Girls 0 #622 397 24,821
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
IT 0 #699 16 4,183
Germany Girls 0 #724 115 4,949
Finland Girls 2026 #724 15 3,895
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
SA Girls 0 #737 199 25,931
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #818 12 13,765
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
EG Boys 0 #862 25 15,035
MX Boys 0 #889 94 16,355
EG Girls 0 #899 61 14,742
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,069 60 20,986
DZ 0 #1,072 105 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,083 29 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,168 11 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,370 77 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,593 22 28,008

Rika is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Rika

Rika is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Rika is a 2 syllable name, pronounced REE-kah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rica, Frederika, Fredrika, Fredericka, Henrika and Hendrika.
Yes — Rika ranked #173 in Sweden in 2010, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Rika ranks highest in Sweden (#173 in 2010).
Yes — 4 notable people named Rika are in our database, including Rika Matsumoto (Actor), Rika Ishikawa (Actor), Rika Adachi (Actor).