Elika

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-LEE-kah /ɛˈliː.kə/Medium

Meaning: A name with more than one route: a Persian girl's name (also a place in Iran) and, separately, a Hawaiian form of Erica. Senses cited include 'beloved.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A cross-cultural name: Elika appears in Persian and Hawaiian use, with 'beloved' cited (said 'eh-LEE-kah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowPersian, Hawaiian

MeaningA name with more than one route: a Persian girl's name (also a place in Iran) and, separately, a Hawaiian form of Erica. Senses cited include 'beloved.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12491 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elika travels several paths: a Persian girl's name and a Hawaiian Erica among them, with 'beloved' cited. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'eh-LEE-kah'). Soft and worldly.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, cross-cultural, and gentle.

Did you know? Elika is at once a Persian name (and place in Iran) and a Hawaiian form of Erica — routes are uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Elika — Persian name/place; Hawaiian Erica; 'beloved' cited; routes uncertain

Variations

ElicaElickaErica

Nicknames

EliLika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elika mean?

Elika appears in Persian and Hawaiian use, with 'beloved' cited. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Elika?

It's said eh-LEE-kah /ɛˈliː.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elika a boy or girl name?

Elika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elika?

Elika is a rare name for girls in the U.S.