Marika is also Latvian, used as a diminutive of Marija/Māra, Marina, Marianna, and other names beginning with Mari. The name days for Marika in Latvia are July 22 and July 25.
Also used in Italy, where it's sometimes written as "Marica". Famous bearers are Marica Coco, an actress, and Marika Bianchini, a volleyball player. [noted -ed]