Ricky Alcala

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ricky Alcala — Spanish
211K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ricky Alcala is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Ricky is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Ricky is a primarily male given name in English and Spanish-speaking countries, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Richard, Frederick, Derrick, Roderick, Enrique, Patrick, Ricardo, Erica or Eric. Ricky (musician), Japanese singer and musician Ricky Allen (1935–2005), American blues singer Ricky Anderson (American football) (born 1963), American football player Ricky Anggawijaya (born 1996), Indonesian swimmer Ricky Banderas (born 1975), Puerto Rican wrestler Ricky Barber (born 2001), American football player Ricky Barham (born 1958), Australian rules football player Ricky Berwick (born 19. The surname Alcala: Alcalá (with an acute accent) or Alcala (lacking the acute accent) is a Spanish surname. Alcalá (Spanish) and Alcalà (Catalan) are all ultimately derived (typically through placenames) from the Arabic word al-qalʿah (القلعة), meaning "the citadel" or "fortification". The variant Arcala is found in Ilocano language areas of the Philippine Islands, and some other places. Ricky is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 211K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ricky reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ricky

Spanish

Ricky is a primarily male given name in English and Spanish-speaking countries, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Richard, Frederick, Derrick, Roderick, Enrique, Patrick, Ricardo, Erica or Eric. Ricky (musician), Japanese singer and musician Ricky Allen (1935–2005), American blues singer Ricky Anderson (American football) (born 1963), American football player Ricky Anggawijaya (born 1996), Indonesian swimmer Ricky Banderas (born 1975), Puerto Rican wrestler Ricky Barber (born 2001), American football player Ricky Barham (born 1958), Australian rules football player Ricky Berwick (born 19.

Surname: Alcala

Spanish

Alcalá (with an acute accent) or Alcala (lacking the acute accent) is a Spanish surname. Alcalá (Spanish) and Alcalà (Catalan) are all ultimately derived (typically through placenames) from the Arabic word al-qalʿah (القلعة), meaning "the citadel" or "fortification". The variant Arcala is found in Ilocano language areas of the Philippine Islands, and some other places.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ricky is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ricky by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Ricky Alcala

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ricky Alcala:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ricky?
The first name Ricky originates from Spanish. Ricky is a primarily male given name in English and Spanish-speaking countries, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Richard, Frederick, Derrick, Roderick, Enrique, Patrick, Ricardo, Erica or Eric. Ricky (musician), Japanese singer and musician Ricky Allen (1935–2005), American blues singer Ricky Anderson (American football) (born 1963), American football player Ricky Anggawijaya (born 1996), Indonesian swimmer Ricky Banderas (born 1975), Puerto Rican wrestler Ricky Barber (born 2001), American football player Ricky Barham (born 1958), Australian rules football player Ricky Berwick (born 19.
When was Ricky most popular?
The name Ricky reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Alcala?
The surname Alcala originates from Spanish. Alcalá (with an acute accent) or Alcala (lacking the acute accent) is a Spanish surname. Alcalá (Spanish) and Alcalà (Catalan) are all ultimately derived (typically through placenames) from the Arabic word al-qalʿah (القلعة), meaning "the citadel" or "fortification". The variant Arcala is found in Ilocano language areas of the Philippine Islands, and some other places.
How common is the surname Alcala?
The surname Alcala is shared by approximately 18K people worldwide.
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