Marika
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ri-ka]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitter
- Origin
- Hebrew
Marika Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,292 baby girls have been named Marika. The name peaked in 1993 with 96 US births that year (rank #1596). In 2024, ranked #14578 nationally — 12,982 places below its 1993 peak.
Top States for Marika
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marika births are: California (347), New York (89), Washington (38).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Marika
If you like Marika's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marika's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Marika
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariska | Bitter | Female | Hebrew |
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Compare Marika to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marika against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).