girl's name
Dereka
DAIR-ih-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 422
Dereka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dereka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 162 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 31 |
How Popular Is Dereka?
In 2018, Dereka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dereka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dereka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dereka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dereka
- English DAIR-ih-kuh
Sibling Names for Dereka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dereka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dereka
How popular is the name Dereka?
In 2018, Dereka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dereka a girl's or a boy's name?
Dereka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dereka?
Dereka has 3 syllables.
When was Dereka most popular?
Dereka peaked in 1997, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.