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Marika

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Pronounced muh-REE-kuh /məˈri.kə/Medium

Meaning: A diminutive of Maria used across Hungary, Poland, the Czech lands, the Balkans, Finland and Greece — Mari plus the affectionate -ka ending. Maria itself comes from the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning has never been settled.Low

In 30 seconds: Maria, made affectionate: Marika is the Hungarian and Slavic pet form of Mary (said 'muh-REE-kuh').
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Origin MediumHungarian, Slavic
MeaningA diminutive of Maria used across Hungary, Poland, the Czech lands, the Balkans, Finland and Greece — Mari plus the affectionate -ka ending. Maria itself comes from the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning has never been settled.
U.S. rank (2024)#14578 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319462024

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

Marika is a diminutive of Maria used across Hungary, Poland, the Balkans, Finland and Greece — Mari with the warm -ka ending. Maria descends from the Hebrew Miriam, a name whose meaning has never been settled, and Marika carries it lightly and affectionately (said 'muh-REE-kuh').

In the U.S. it is rare. Heritage-rich, warm, and lively.

Did you know? The -ka ending is Central Europe's way of showing affection — Marika, Anika, Danika. Each one is a name with a hug built into it.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Marika — Hungarian/Slavic diminutive of Maria (< Hebrew Miriam)

Variations

MariskaMarykaMaria

Nicknames

MariRika

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If you like Marika…

Maria— the classic root name
Mariska— a like Hungarian diminutive
Anika— a like -ka ending in Central European use
Katya— a like Slavic pet form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marika mean?

Marika is a Hungarian and Slavic pet form of Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam; the meaning of Mary itself has never been settled.

How do you pronounce Marika?

It's said muh-REE-kuh /məˈri.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marika a boy or girl name?

Marika is a girl's name.

How popular is Marika?

Marika is rare in the U.S., though it is familiar across Central and Eastern Europe.

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