Marika
Girl name · Hungarian · Slavic
Meaningpossibly beloved · Hungarian form of Maria
Marika is a Hungarian and Slavic girl name thought to mean “beloved”. It's a form of Maria, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Hungarian names often have warm pet forms that families use every day. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Marika and you get Kamari and Makari. Same letters, different names.
- Hidden namesLook closely: Marika has the name Ari hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Marika would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationMarika peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Marika you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- HistoryMarika first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
US births per million girls, 1946–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Marika
Marika is a girl name of Hungarian and Slavic origin meaning “possibly beloved”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Hungarian namesSlavic names
More Hungarian girl names
- Girl name: Juliana · of the Julius family
- Girl name: Malak · angel
- Girl name: Yolanda · violet flower
- Girl name: Zita · little girl
- Girl name: Rozalia · rose
- Girl name: Francie · Frenchwoman
- Unisex name: Armani
- Unisex name: Bela
Questions about the name Marika
What does the name Marika mean?
Marika means “possibly beloved” and comes from Hungarian, as a form of Maria. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Names built around “beloved” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Mia (“possibly beloved”), Maria (“possibly beloved”), Mary (“possibly beloved”) and Molly (“possibly beloved”).
What is the origin of the name Marika?
Marika is Hungarian and Slavic in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Marika turns up in more than one tradition. Other Hungarian names to consider are Juliana (“of the Julius family”), Malak (“angel”), Yolanda (“violet flower”) and Zita (“little girl”).
Is Marika a boy or girl name?
Marika is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marika?
Marika is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,590 in 1993, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Marika?
If you like Marika, you might also like Mia, Maria, Mary and Molly.
What should I know before naming my baby Marika?
Marika is a Hungarian and Slavic girl name thought to mean “beloved”. It's a form of Maria, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Hungarian names often have warm pet forms that families use every day. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.