Rika
girl nameRika entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #3207 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#3207
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5566 |
| 1960s | #5985 |
| 1970s | #6011 |
| 1980s | #6534 |
| 1990s | #6675 |
| 2000s | #10497 |
| 2010s | #12626 |
| 2020s | #15141 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Rika are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rika alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rika in 2025?
- Rika is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rika most popular?
- Rika peaked in 1991, reaching #3207 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rika with classmates?
- Rika will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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