Rikki Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRIK-ee / ˈrɪkiEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Brave power; Hebrew: A form of the name Rachael
Historical & Cultural Background
Rikki is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Richard, which has Germanic roots. It has gained popularity as a standalone name in English-speaking countries. The name is also associated with Hebrew origins, where it can be linked to Rachael. Rikki is predominantly used for boys but can also be found as a feminine name.
Trend Summary
Rikki has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ricky
International Variants
- Ricky (English)
- Riki (Japanese)
- Rik (Dutch)
Famous people named Rikki
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rikki was first seen in the United States in 1947. Rikki has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Rikki has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rikki (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |