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Erykah

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Pronounced EH-rik-ah /ˈɛr.ɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Erica — a feminine of Eric, from Old Norse, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler; ever-powerful'Low

In 30 seconds: Ever-ruler; eternal ruler: Erykah spells Erica — 'eternal ruler'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EH-rik-ah').
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningA spelling of Erica — a feminine of Eric, from Old Norse, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler; ever-powerful'
U.S. rank (2025)#13733 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,554

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719972025

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

Erykah is a spelling of Erica — a feminine of Eric, from Old Norse, 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler; ever-powerful'. The singer Erykah Badu made the spelling iconic. A crisp, modern name (said 'EH-rik-ah'; nickname Eri).

In the U.S. it appears in this spelling thinly. Rare, eternal-ruler at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Eric means 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler' in Old Norse — Erica is its feminine, and Erykah a spelling (the singer Erykah Badu made it famous) — crisp and modern (said 'EH-rik-ah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Erica — root etymology

Variations

EricaErikaEricka

Nicknames

Eri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erykah mean?

Erykah spells Erica — Old Norse 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler'.

How do you pronounce Erykah?

It's said EH-rik-ah /ˈɛr.ɪ.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erykah a boy or girl name?

Erykah is a girl's name.

How popular is Erykah?

Erykah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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