Marika Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-REE-kah / məˈriːkəHebrew; Japanese; Slavic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'bitterness'; Japanese: 'child of the sea'; Slavic: 'of Mars'
Historical & Cultural Background
Marika is a name found in various cultures, each attributing different meanings to it. In Hebrew culture, it is often associated with the concept of bitterness. In Japan, it can signify a connection to the sea, reflecting nature's beauty. The Slavic origin links the name to the Roman god of war, Mars, indicating strength and vitality.
Trend Summary
The name Marika has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with periods of modest use.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marika
International Variants
- Marika (Japanese)
- Marika (Slavic)
- Marika (Hebrew)
Famous people named Marika
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marika was first seen in the United States in 1946. Marika has ranked as high as #1151 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, New York, Washington, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marika (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 39 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 59 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1984 | 52 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 63 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 64 |
| 1989 | 60 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 86 |
| 1992 | 89 |
| 1993 | 96 |
| 1994 | 61 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 62 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |