Erykah
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Erica and Erika.
Every Erykah since 1997 — 1,554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erykah
Erykah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,733 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,554 American babies have been named Erykah. Its peak came in 1997, when 279 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 Erykah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erykah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,733 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,731 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,518 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,518 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,020 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,780 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,671 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,924 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,226 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,851 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,076 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,278 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,325 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,009 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,600 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,226 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,605 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,886 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,601 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,717 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,405 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,580 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,151 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,795 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,925 |
| 2000 | 106 | #1,664 |
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Famous people named Erykah
- Erykah Badu Musician · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erykah mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Erica and Erika.
How popular is the name Erykah in 2025?
Erykah ranked #13,733 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Erykah?
1,554 babies have been named Erykah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erykah most popular?
Erykah peaked in 1997, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Erykah a boy or girl name?
Erykah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erykah rising or falling?
Erykah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Erykah?
Well-known people named Erykah include Erykah Badu (musician).