Erika facts for kids

Erika or Erica is a popular girl's name. It comes from an old language called Old Norse, where it means "ever powerful" or "ruler of people."

This name is very common in countries like Australia, the United States, Canada, and many parts of Europe. Many famous people around the world have been named Erika or Erica.

The name Erika was also used for powerful storms called tropical cyclones that form in the Atlantic Ocean. After a storm named Tropical Storm Erika in 2015, the name was officially "retired." This means it won't be used for new storms anymore to avoid confusion.

Famous People Named Erika or Erica

Many talented people share the name Erika or Erica. Here are a few:

• Érika Alcocer Luna (born in 1974) is a singer from Mexico. She became famous after winning a TV singing competition called La Academia.
• Erika Alexander (born in 1969) is an actress from the United States. You might have seen her in TV shows or movies.
• Erika Araki (born in 1984) was the captain of Japan's national volleyball team. She is a well-known athlete.
• Erika Cremer (1900–1996) was a German physicist. She made important discoveries in science.
• Erica Durance (born in 1978) is a Canadian actress. She is well-known for playing the character Lois Lane in the TV show Smallville.
• Erika Heynatz (born in 1976) is an Australian model, actress, singer, and TV personality. She has done many different things in entertainment.
• Erika Kirpu (born in 1992) is an Estonian fencer. She is an expert in the sport of épée fencing.
• Erica Luttrell (born in 1982) is a Canadian actress. She has acted in various TV shows and movies.
• Erica Packer (born in 1975) is an Australian singer and model.
• Erika Pluhar (born in 1939) is an Austrian actress, singer, and author. She is known for her work in arts and literature.
• Erika Umeda (born in 1991) is a Japanese singer and model. She was a member of the music group Cute.

See also

In Spanish: Erika para niños