Erika is a distinctive choice, ranked #654 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Erika in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#654
About the Name Erika
Erika has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 182 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #442 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Erika is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Erika
Unlikely. With around 59 UK babies named Erika per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Erika in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Erika has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 182 places in the last five years. Its peak was #442 in 2017. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Erika is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Erika include: Erika Hilton — Erika Santos Silva, known as Erika Hilton, is a Brazilian politician and activist for black and LGBT rights.; Erika Donalds — Erika Brynne Donalds is an American conservative activist from Florida who primarily advocates for school choice.; Erika Rosenberg — Erika Rosenberg is an Argentine author, interpreter and journalist..
Erika does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Erikas in the wild.
59
UK babies named Erika (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 182 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Erika
Likely around 1 other Erika in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Erika
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Erika Santos Silva, known as Erika Hilton, is a Brazilian politician and activist for black and LGBT rights. Hilton studied teaching and gerontology before entering politics.
Erika Brynne Donalds is an American conservative activist from Florida who primarily advocates for school choice. She leads education policy at the America First Policy Institute.
Erika Chambers, also known as Agent Penelope, is a British-Israeli Mossad operative behind the action on 22 January 1979 that killed Ali Hassan Salameh, leader of Black September and lead plotter behind the Munich massacre.
Erika Roe, also known as the Twickenham Streaker, is a woman remembered for a topless run across the pitch of Twickenham Stadium near London, England, during an England vs. Australia rugby union match on 2 January 1982.
Erika Leigh Henningsen is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her work on Broadway and for originating the role of Cady Heron in the 2018 Tony-nominated musical Mean Girls, for which she received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination.
Erika Michaelanne Costell is an American Internet personality. Her career began when she became associated with Team 10, an influencer marketing management agency.
Erika Guevara Rosas is a Mexican-American human rights lawyer and feminist, and the Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns at Amnesty International (AI). Prior to her tenure with Amnesty International, she was the Americas Director at the Global Fund for Women.
Erika Abril Suárez is a Colombian long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 51st with a time of 2:33:33, a Colombian national record.
Erika Lane Kirk is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, and podcaster. She serves as chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative organization co-founded and led by her late husband, Charlie Kirk, until his assassination in September 2025.