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Erikah

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How to Pronounce Erikah

Pronounced AIR-ih-kuh /ˈɛr.ɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: Erikah is a respelling of Erika, the feminine of Erik, from Old Norse meaning 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler'. Erika is also the Latin name of the heather plant. The added 'h' echoes the singer Erykah Badu's styling; the name and meaning are Erika's.Medium

In 30 seconds: Erikah is a respelling of Erika, the feminine of Erik meaning 'ever-ruler', and also the heather flower. The trailing 'h' gave it a modern flourish in the later nineties.
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Origin MediumOld Norse, Latin
MeaningErikah is a respelling of Erika, the feminine of Erik, from Old Norse meaning 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler'. Erika is also the Latin name of the heather plant. The added 'h' echoes the singer Erykah Badu's styling; the name and meaning are Erika's.
U.S. rank (2014)#15170 ↗ Rising
2014 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 306
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819862014

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

Erikah is a respelling of Erika, feminine of Erik, Old Norse for 'ever-ruler', and also the botanical name of heather. The added 'h' reflects a nineties fashion, popularized in sound by the singer Erykah Badu.

It appeared only in small numbers, no more than a few dozen girls a year around 1998, and stayed a minor form beside Erika and Erica. Its meaning and heritage are Erika's.

Did you know? Erika carries two meanings at once - 'ever-ruler', from the Norse Erik, and the heather flower - and the 'h' in Erikah echoes the stylish spelling of singer Erykah Badu.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Erika / Erik — 'ever-ruler'; heather; Erykah Badu spelling echo

Variations

ErikaEricaErickaErykah

Nicknames

RikkiEri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erikah mean?

Erikah is a respelling of Erika, feminine of Erik, meaning 'ever-ruler', and also the heather flower.

How do you pronounce Erikah?

It's said AIR-ih-kuh /ˈɛr.ɪ.kə/.

Is Erikah a boy or girl name?

Erikah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Erikah?

Erikah has always been uncommon, a stylish respelling of the name Erika.

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