Arika Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arika originates from Japanese, conveying meanings of beauty and brightness. It has evolved from historical forms such as Ari. The name reflects positive traits and has no biblical relevance. In recent decades, it has gained popularity, especially in Japan, and is associated with modernity and elegance.
The name Arika is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arika has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Arika' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3113th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1906th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3370th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5366th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Arika' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arika"
Pronunciation
/əˈriːkə/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Arika is derived from the Japanese language, where it can be written with various kanji characters that can convey meanings related to 'beautiful' or 'to shine'.
Meaning
beautiful, shine
Language Evolution
Ari, Arika
Historical Usage
The name Arika has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Japan and among Japanese communities worldwide.
Variants & Derivatives
Ari, Ariko, Arika
Modern Popularity & Image
Arika is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with positive traits such as beauty and brightness.
Famous People
Arika Takarada, a Japanese actress, Arika Sato, a Japanese-American actress and model
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arika"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arika"
"Arika" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3113th of 19264 | 356 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1906th of 27321 | 1,072 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3370th of 35406 | 716 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5366th of 30306 | 290 |
Regional Popularity of "Arika" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arika" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
- | - |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.75% 1391st/3685 |
82.53% 3693rd/4475 |
53.23% 2765th/5194 |
38.71% 2445th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.57% 2317th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
65.61% 4798th/7313 |
53.89% 4022nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
82.61% 3291st/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
58.24% 3655th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arika"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arika" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.