Riki
Meaning of Riki
Riki is a unisex name with Japanese origin. It is pronounced as REE-kee (/ɹiːki/). The name has variations, such as Ricki. In the United States of America, Riki has been given to newborns since at least 1945. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, with some years seeing more occurrences than others. In recent years, Riki has ranked around 10,000 to 13,000 in terms of occurrence and popularity among baby names. Despite its Japanese origin, Riki is a versatile name that can be embraced by families around the world.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as REE-kee (/ɹiːki/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Riki
| Riki Lindhome - Erika "Riki" Lindhome is a multi-talented American actress, comedian, and musician, recognized for her work as a singer and songwriter in the comedy folk duo Garfunkel and Oates. |
| Riki Rachtman - David Andrew "Riki" Rachtman is a well-known American television and radio personality, recognized for his involvement in the hard rock and heavy metal scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as for hosting MTV's Headbangers Ball and owning The Cathouse nightclub. |
| Riki Morgan Ellison is a former NFL linebacker, the first New Zealander to play in the NFL and win a Super Bowl, and the founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance and the Youth Impact Program. |
| Riccardo Marcuzzo, also known as Riki, is an Italian singer and songwriter who gained popularity as the runner-up on the sixteenth season of Amici di Maria De Filippi. |
| Riki Onodera is a former professional kickboxer from Japan who now produces various kickboxing events. |
| Riki Takeuchi is a well-known Japanese actor recognized for his performances in v-cinema yakuza films. |
| Riki Henare Manuel is a renowned New Zealand Māori carver and tohunga moko from Ngāti Porou heritage. |
| Riki Wessels - Mattheus Hendrik "Riki" Wessels is a well-known Australian-English cricketer with an impressive career playing for various clubs around the world. |
| Riki Matsuda is a Japanese footballer known for playing as a forward for J2 League club Ehime FC. |
| Riki LeCotey, also known as Riddle, is a highly regarded Canadian cosplayer, model, and costume designer based in the United States. |
| Riki Michele is a female Christian alternative rock artist, known for her work as a vocalist for Adam Again and her four solo albums. |
| Riki Sorsa - Richard Esko "Riki" Sorsa was a Finnish pop singer who represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981 and released albums in Finnish, Swedish, and English before passing away in 2016. |
| Riki Miura is a Japanese actor known for his role as Gou Fukami/Geki Violet in Juken Sentai Gekiranger, who retired from the entertainment business in 2018. |
| Riki Takasaki is a retired Japanese football player. |
| Riki Kitawaki is a former Japanese football player who made a significant impact in Paraguayan football, holding the record for the longest participation as an AFC footballer in the country. |
