Gender: Female
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: True fragrance or blossom, Ever Ruling, Eternal Ruler
Pronunciation: REE-kah, /ˈriːkə/, R IH K AH
Popularity Rank: #10,122
Derived from the Japanese word 'ri' meaning jasmine, or 'ka' meaning fragrance. It can also mean 'true fragrance' or 'blossom'.
The name Rika is of Japanese origin and means True fragrance or blossom, Ever Ruling, Eternal Ruler. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rika is commonly found in South Africa, Netherlands, Malaysia, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: REE-kah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈriːkə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IH K AH
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Rika is recorded 4,986 times globally, ranking it as the 10,122th most common name worldwide.
Rika is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,135 occurrences, making it the 1,782th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Rika is found among 1 in every 295 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,782 | 1 : 2,066 |
| Netherlands | #1,301 | 1 : 662 |
| Malaysia | #2,882 | 1 : 4,555 |
| Japan | #175 | 1 : 295 |
| United States of America | #8,109 | 1 : 6,750 |
| Saudi Arabia | #10,358 | 1 : 12,797 |
| Belgium | #2,033 | 1 : 1,561 |
| Singapore | #2,465 | 1 : 4,280 |
| Germany | #3,556 | 1 : 3,031 |
| Hong Kong | #2,358 | 1 : 3,754 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rika from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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