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Ricki

♀ Girl

Pronounced RIK-ee /ˈrɪk.i/High

Meaning: Feminine pet form — from Frederica/Erica/Ricarda, ultimately Germanic ric, 'ruler, power' (peaceful/ever ruler); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Spunky and warm: Ricki pets Frederica/Erica — 'ruler, power'. Vintage, friendly, and cool (host Ricki Lake). Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFeminine pet form — from Frederica/Erica/Ricarda, ultimately Germanic ric, 'ruler, power' (peaceful/ever ruler); here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4853 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,442

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419382025

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

Ricki is a feminine pet form of names like Frederica, Erica, or Ricarda — ultimately from Germanic ric, 'ruler, power' (routes layered, which we note). A spunky, vintage, friendly name (host Ricki Lake), used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly today. Rare now, ruler-power at the root, and spunky.

Did you know? Ricki pets names like Frederica ('peaceful ruler'), Erica ('ever-ruler'), or Ricarda — all from Germanic ric, 'ruler, power'; a spunky, vintage name (TV host Ricki Lake), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Ricki — routes layered

Variations

RickieRickyRikki

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ricki mean?

Ricki pets Frederica/Erica/Ricarda — Germanic 'ruler, power'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ricki?

It's said RIK-ee /ˈrɪk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ricki a boy or girl name?

Ricki is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ricki?

Ricki is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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