NAME PROFILE
Tarika
Derived from the Latin word desiderium, meaning 'longed for' or 'desired'. It characterizes a person who is magnetic, spirited, and brings a sense of joy and purpose to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 381 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1974 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 1974 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Desi Arnaz (Actor, I Love Lucy) · Desi Lydic (Comedian, The Daily Show) · Desi Rodriguez (Basketball Player, Seton Hall Pirates) · Desi Oakley (Broadway Actress, Waitress) · Desi Banks (Comedian, Little)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DezDee
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