The given name Erika, Erica, Ericka, or Ereka is a feminine form of Eric, deriving from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. The first element, ei- is derived either from the older Proto-Norse *aina, meaning "one, alone, unique", as in the form Æinrikr explicitly, or from *aiwa "long time, eternity".

What is the biblical meaning of the name Erica?

(Erica Pronunciations)

The name is thus usually taken to mean "sole ruler, autocrat" or "eternal ruler, ever powerful".

Is Erica a good name?

In 1972 Erica became a Top 100 favorite girl's name in the United States. ... Nevertheless, Erica is a beautiful, strong and no-nonsense name. It's a great choice for parents of Swedish or Scandinavian descent (although Erika with a “k” is more true to these origins).