Erika Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Erika Name at a Glance

Name	Erika
Meaning	Feminine form of Eric: Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Erika Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Erika means “Feminine form of Eric: Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Erika Name Origin

Our database records Erika under Norse origin. Browse more Norse baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Erika a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Erika is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Erika

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