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Derika
How to Pronounce Derika
Pronounced duh-REE-kuh /dəˈriː.kə/Medium
Meaning: Derika reads chiefly as a feminine form of Derek, which comes from the Germanic Theodoric, joining theud, 'people', with ric, 'ruler' - 'ruler of the people'. It can also be seen as a modern De- coinage. The Derek route gives the fuller meaning, and both are noted.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Derika most often reads as a feminine form of Derek, itself from the Germanic Theodoric, 'ruler of the people', a name carried by early medieval kings. For some American families it also fits the modern De- coinage pattern. The routes are uncertain, so we give the Derek meaning while noting the coinage reading honestly.
It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year around its 1990 high and rare throughout. A woman named Derika from then is now around thirty.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Derika mean?
As a feminine of Derek it means 'ruler of the people', from Germanic Theodoric; it also reads as a modern De- coinage.
How do you pronounce Derika?
It's said duh-REE-kuh /dəˈriː.kə/, three syllables, stress on the middle.
Is Derika a boy or girl name?
Derika is used as a girl's name.
Is Derika a popular name?
No, it has always been rare, a feminine of Derek or a modern coinage.