Rica
rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short form of names meaning ruler (Germanic)
Rica is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 237, with 32,979 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short form of names meaning ruler (Germanic)
Rica is widely recognized in Hispanic and Western naming traditions. In the Philippines, it surged in popularity during the late 20th century as a brisk, modern-sounding standalone name, while carrying familiar Spanish phonetic roots.
Rica functions both as a standalone name derived from the Spanish adjective 'rica' meaning 'rich' or 'wealthy', and as a short form of Germanic-rooted names like Frederica or Enrica (meaning 'ruler' or 'power'). In the Philippines, it is commonly bestowed as an independent given name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Used widely across Luzon and the Visayas as a standalone first name or in compound pairings (e.g., Rica Mae, Rica Joy).
Related forms
- Rika German
- Rica Spanish
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Rica with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Rica
How do I use Rica with two Filipino surnames?
Rica is the given name. The full name is Rica + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rica a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rica is number 237, with 32,979 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.