Rica
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
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- Origin
- Spanish
Rica Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 525 baby girls have been named Rica. The name peaked in 1991 with 33 US births that year (rank #3350). In 2024, ranked #17115 nationally — 13,765 places below its 1991 peak.
Top States for Rica
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rica births are: California (38).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Rica
If you like Rica's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rica's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Rica
Variant Forms
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Compare Rica to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rica against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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