Reika
Fact sheet
- Name
- Reika
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Reika is an East Frisian variant of the name Reik or Reiko and is considered an independent short form of various names that begin with the element "rihhi."
What does the name Reika mean?
Reika is an East Frisian feminine form of the name Reik or Reiko and refers to an independent short form of names that begin with "rihhi." Depending on its origin, the name can be translated as "the ruler," "the powerful one," "the queen," or "the wealthy one." The roots of the name lie in the Old High German term rihhi, which means "rich," "powerful," "high," "the power," "the rule," and "the ruler." In Japanese, Reika is often interpreted as "the lovely flower," derived from the two elements rei (麗) for "lovely," "graceful," "beautiful" and ka (花) for "the flower." Additionally, there are other kanji combinations in Japanese that can lead to different meanings. In the 1960s, the name was particularly popular in the former GDR. Alternative forms include Rajka, Raika, Rayka, Reike, Reikja, Reyka, and Reykja.
Where does the name Reika come from?
The name Reika has its roots in both Old High German and Japanese, meaning "the ruler" or "the lovely flower." Old High German Japanese
How do you pronounce Reika?
Reika is pronounced as 'Rei-ka,' with the 'ei' sounding like in 'rice.'
When is the name day of Reika?
Reika is celebrated on January 7 and August 31.
Popularity
In Germany, Reika is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Reika has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.
Nicknames & pet names
Rei / Rei-chan / Reika-chan / Reikalein / Reiki
Similar first names
Famous people
- Reika Aoki (Character from Smile Pretty Cure. Also known as Cure Beauty)
- Reika Arikawa (Cosplayer)
- Reika Hashimoto (Model)
- Reika Kakiiwa (Japanese badminton player)
- Reika Kirishima (Actress from Japan)
- Reika Nakayama (Japanese singer)
- Reika Nishimura (Character from the anime Sailor Moon)
- Reika Sakurai (Singer from Japan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Reika
Where does the name Reika come from?
The name Reika has its roots in Old High German and Japanese. It means both 'the ruler' and 'the lovely flower.'
What does the name Reika mean?
Reika can be translated depending on its origin as 'the ruler,' 'the powerful one,' 'the queen,' or 'the wealthy one.' In Japanese, it is often interpreted as 'the lovely flower.'
How popular is the name Reika?
In the 1960s, the name was particularly popular in the former GDR and has gained recognition since then.