Gifted ruler or people's ruler
Dericka is a feminine form of Derek, which is derived from the Germanic name Theodoric. It combines the elements 'theud' (people) and 'ric' (power or ruler). While rare, it follows the pattern of adding a feminine suffix to established masculine Germanic names.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Dericka in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).