What is the origin of the name Derika?

Derika is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Derika?

Derika is pronounced DEH-rih-kah.

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GirlGermanic

Derika

DEH-rih-kah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

440

Peak Year

#24 in 1990

First Recorded

1971

Style

Strong & Bold, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derika is likely a feminine variant of Derek, a Germanic name meaning "people ruler" or "gifted ruler."

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Deri Rika Dee

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Deri Rika Dee

Similar Names

Erika Veronica Fredericka Henrietta

Personality Traits

strongleaderambitiousindependent

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