Erika

Erika is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, a Scandinavian feminine form of Erik, from the Old Norse Eiríkr, combining ei ('ever' or 'always') and ríkr ('ruler'), meaning 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler.'

Erika gained U.S. popularity in the 1970s–90s, with its K-spelling reflecting its Scandinavian and German roots. It shares the strength and dignity of its male counterpart while offering a distinctly feminine sound — a name that feels both Northern European and universally modern.