Gifted ruler or peoples ruler
Derrika is a modern feminine elaboration of Derek, which stems from the Germanic name Theodoric. It combines the elements 'theud' meaning people and 'ric' meaning power or ruler. While rare, it follows the pattern of adding feminine suffixes to established masculine classics.
Less common today
Derrika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,216 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
