Marika
Meaning: Written in starlight, celestially beautiful
Origin: Slavic/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #1003
Total births: 79
History: Marika carries echoes of Sweden's Olympic skiing triumphs through the Swedish heartland of Lapland. The name is inseparable from midnight sun reflecting on still lakes and the tradition of the Gothenburg Book Fair each September. It represents envishet — the persistence that built a nation with quiet dignity.
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| Current rank (2021) | #2182 |
| Babies named Marika in 2021 | 2 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 79 |
| Peak year | 1998 (24 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #198 |
| Years in records | 1998–2021 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 61 spots |
Frequently asked about Marika
What does the name Marika mean?
Marika means “Written in starlight, celestially beautiful” from Slavic/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Marika?
Marika has Slavic/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Written in starlight, celestially beautiful”.
How popular is Marika in Sweden?
Marika ranked #2182 in Sweden in 2021 — given to 2 babies that year.
When was Marika most popular?
Marika peaked in 1998 with 24 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Marika a boy or girl name?
Marika is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Marikas in registered births are female.
Is the name Marika rising or falling in popularity?
Marika has fallen 61 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #2121 in 2016 to #2182 in 2021.
How long has Marika been recorded in Sweden?
Marika appears in birth records in Sweden across 17 years — from 1998 through 2021.