Rikki

Rikki is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 40 girls in the United States.

Rikki at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rikki

Rikki belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rikki first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #614 in 1994, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 7,033 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rikki in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#614 in 1994
Peak year
1994
Babies named Rikki in 2024
40
Total since 1880
7,033

Rikki in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1045 in 1997
Babies named Rikki in 2025
7
Total since 1996
142

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rikki mean?

The meaning of Rikki is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rikki a boy or girl name?

Rikki is a girl name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rikki?

Rikki comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rikki?

Rikki first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #614 in 1994, and 40 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].