Ricca

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Pronounced REE-kuh /ˈriː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Ricca reads as a clipped form of a longer -rica name such as Erica or Frederica, both carrying the Germanic ric, 'ruler' or 'power'; it also matches the Italian ricca, 'rich.' Given as a stand-alone name, its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Ricca is a rare short name, likely clipped from Erica or Frederica, or the Italian ricca ('rich') (said REE-kuh). Its route is uncertain.

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Origin LowItalian, Germanic, American

MeaningRicca reads as a clipped form of a longer -rica name such as Erica or Frederica, both carrying the Germanic ric, 'ruler' or 'power'; it also matches the Italian ricca, 'rich.' Given as a stand-alone name, its route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2007)#19887 ↘ Falling

2007 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 72

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

Ricca is a spare, uncommon name best read as a short form of Erica or Frederica, both from the Germanic ric, 'ruler,' or as the Italian ricca, 'rich.' It appears thinly in American records across the later twentieth century, and its route stays uncertain.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its scattered peak around nineteen-ninety, and it never climbed higher. Its clean sound keeps it feeling more timeless than dated.

Did you know? Whether it comes from Erica or from the Italian word for 'rich,' Ricca carries an idea of abundance and strength packed into a single tidy syllable pair.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Ricca — Likely short form of Erica/Frederica or Italian ricca; route uncertain, flagged.

Variations

RicaEricaFredericaRikka

Nicknames

RickiRaeRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ricca mean?

It likely shortens Erica or Frederica ('ruler') or matches the Italian ricca, 'rich'; the route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Ricca?

It is said REE-kuh /ˈriː.kə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ricca a boy or girl name?

Ricca is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ricca?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its scattered peak in the late twentieth century.