Arika
Every Arika since 1966 — 2,453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arika
Arika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,142 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,453 American babies have been named Arika. Its peak came in 1991, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,142 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,705 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,011 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,485 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,256 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,259 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,739 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,042 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,376 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,749 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,006 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,348 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,154 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,614 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,565 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,623 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,397 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,582 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,350 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,021 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,086 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,747 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,957 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,785 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,422 |
| 2000 | 69 | #2,258 |
| 1995 | 66 | #2,054 |
| 1990 | 80 | #1,797 |
| 1985 | 52 | #2,050 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,785 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,883 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,591 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arika in 2025?
Arika ranked #6,142 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arika?
2,453 babies have been named Arika in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arika most popular?
Arika peaked in 1991, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Arika a boy or girl name?
Arika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arika rising or falling?
Arika is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.