Derika Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEH-rih-kah / /ˈdɛrɪkə/English; American
Meaning
Derived from the name Derek; 'people's ruler'
Historical & Cultural Background
Derika is a modern name that likely emerged in the United States as a feminine variation of Derek. The name Derek itself has Old Germanic roots, meaning 'people's ruler'. Derika may reflect a trend of creating unique names by altering traditional male names for female use. It is not widely documented in historical texts, indicating its contemporary usage.
Trend Summary
Derika is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Derica
- Derrika
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Derika was first seen in the United States in 1971. Derika has ranked as high as #1203 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Derika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Derika (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 6 |