Girl · #10,745 in 2026

Eriqa

Name: Popularity of the name Eriqa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eriqa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,745

Peak Rank

#10,745 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2000

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#10745

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eriqa

Eriqa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 8 Eriqas were born — ranking #10,745 that year. As of 2026, Eriqa ranks #10,745 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Eriqas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Eriqa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eriqa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Erica
Erika
Ericka
Yreka
Arica
Area
Aeria
Aerea
Airea
Areca
Trica
Auriga

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eriqa

What does the name Eriqa mean?

Eriqa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eriqa in 2026?

In 2026, Eriqa ranks #10,745 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Eriqa most popular?

Eriqa reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #10,745 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Eriqa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eriqa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Eriqa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eriqa include Madelen, Storme, Dae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eriqa

Eriqa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Eriqa's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #10,745. Use the chart and map above to compare Eriqa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.