UK girl's name
Enrika
A feminine variant of the Germanic masculine name Enrique meaning "ruler's estate".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Enrika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Enrika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2007 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Enrika. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Enrika ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 girls were registered as Enrika.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Enrika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
8 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Enrika mean?
The given name Enrika is derived from the Germanic root words "enn" meaning "eternal" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." This name has its origins in medieval Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic cultural influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enrika dates back to the 9th century, when it was mentioned in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Frankish Empire. In these records, Enrika was listed as the name of a noblewoman from the kingdom of Bavaria.
During the Middle Ages, the name Enrika gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy of various Germanic kingdoms and principalities. It was often associated with strength, leadership, and enduring power, reflecting the meaning of its root words.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Enrika of Swabia (1003-1057) was recorded as the wife of Emperor Conrad II of the Holy Roman Empire. Her marriage helped solidify political alliances and contributed to the stability of the imperial dynasty.
Another historical figure bearing the name Enrika was the Countess of Nassau-Weilburg, Enrika of Nassau (1516-1568). She played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation, actively supporting the spread of Lutheran teachings in her territories.
In the realm of literature, the name Enrika appeared in the epic poem "The Song of the Nibelungs," a medieval German heroic tale. One of the main characters, a noble lady, was named Enrika, adding to the name's association with strength and bravery.
During the Renaissance period, the name Enrika was also found among the Italian nobility. Enrika Gonzaga (1471-1520), a member of the powerful Gonzaga family, was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the cultural circles of Renaissance Italy.
Throughout its history, the name Enrika has maintained its connections to power, leadership, and endurance, reflecting its Germanic roots and its prominence among the nobility and ruling classes of medieval and Renaissance Europe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Enrika over time
The chart below shows babies named Enrika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Enrika, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enrika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Enrika was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4359 | 30 | 6 |
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Enrika
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Enrika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Enrika in the UK right now?
In 2016, Enrika was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Enrika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Enrika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Enrika?
A feminine variant of the Germanic masculine name Enrique meaning "ruler's estate".
How many people are called Enrika in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Enrika across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.