Arica Girl
Origin(s)
Spanish; Native American
Meaning
Spanish: 'noble'; Native American: 'a place of peace'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arica has roots in both Spanish and Native American cultures. In Spanish, it is often associated with nobility and strength. The Native American connection suggests a serene and peaceful connotation. Arica is also the name of a coastal city in Chile, which may influence its usage in various cultures.
Trend Summary
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Similar Names
Alika, Aria, Elika, Malika, Sarina, Zaria
Variants
- Arika
International Variants
- Arika (Japanese)
- Arika (Swahili)
Famous people named Arica
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Fictional characters named Arica
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arica was first seen in the United States in 1965. Arica has ranked as high as #1054 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Arica has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Arica (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 39 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 45 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 87 |
| 1979 | 79 |
| 1980 | 74 |
| 1981 | 65 |
| 1982 | 95 |
| 1983 | 77 |
| 1984 | 75 |
| 1985 | 80 |
| 1986 | 88 |
| 1987 | 88 |
| 1988 | 80 |
| 1989 | 77 |
| 1990 | 95 |
| 1991 | 90 |
| 1992 | 78 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |