Baby name
Marike
/mah · REE · keh/
Meaning
“Latin family name turned given name”
Dutch and Low German variant of Marike or Marieke, a diminutive of Maria; the simplified spelling drops the final -e.
How it ages.
Regional and genuine; similar warmth to Marieke with a slightly more clipped feel.
The cultural moment.
Consistent use in the Netherlands and northern Germany; stable.