US Popularity Rank: 28930

Origin: American

Meaning: Gifted ruler

From the moment your little one arrives home, they will become the de facto ruler of the house. It will also soon become evident that baby Dereka's talent and potential for greatness marks them out as one of the gifted ones. The name Dereka reflects this perfectly, and its "gifted ruler" meaning points to baby's equal measures of empathy and skill. Dereka, a variant of Derek, is a feminine name of American origin, but its appeal is global.