Girl nameCurrently #17,115 in the USNew
Rica
//ˈɹikə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19914 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rica's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rica's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rica |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Rica through the decades
- Rica peaked in 1991, when 33 babies were named Rica in the US.
- The 1980s were Rica's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1997–2024), use of Rica has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rica currently ranks #17,115 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.