Why Erika Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Erika” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Erika” is of Norse origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Akire.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Rieak.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Erika
The true meaning of ‘Erika’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Erika is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.
Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.
When people hear the name Erika, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.
You are a freedom-loving party person – active and restless. Your keen mind makes it difficult for others to fool you. You cleverly view a situation at different angles.
Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.
Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black
Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone
Lucky day(s): Thursday
Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root
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Hey Erika! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word solver ERIKA. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Erika Popular?
“Erika” is the 81st most popular baby girl’s name in Florida as reported in the 1979 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 126 babies in Florida have the same name as you in 1979. A total of 3,338 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1990 with a total of 4,566 babies. That’s a lot of baby Erikas.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Erika” was recorded 124,556 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Erikas to occupy the country of Kiribati with an estimated population of 120,428.
The name first appeared in the year 1908 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1979 with a rank of #91 nationwide and was registered 3,317 times as a baby girl’s name. Erika became a popular girl’s name in the state of District of Columbia in the year 1989. It ranked #41 with 11 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1990 in the state of California with 1,112 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of California for 27 years from 1972 to 2000 (may not be consecutive).
For the past eight decades (1939 to 2018), the name “Erika” was recorded 124,236 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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