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Jerica

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAIR-ih-kuh /ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: Jerica reads as a blend of a Je- opening with Erica, itself the feminine of Eric, from the Old Norse for 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler'. A modern American combination name.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern blend: Jerica joins Je- with Erica, 'ever-ruler' (said 'JAIR-ih-kuh').
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Origin LowEnglish, Norse
MeaningJerica reads as a blend of a Je- opening with Erica, itself the feminine of Eric, from the Old Norse for 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler'. A modern American combination name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12681 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,908

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Jerica is a modern American blend of Je- and Erica — the feminine of Eric, from the Old Norse for 'ever-ruler'. It rose alongside 1980s blend names. A crisp, three-beat pick (said 'JAIR-ih-kuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, blended, and modern.

Did you know? Jerica pairs a Je- opening with Erica, keeping its bold Norse meaning, 'ever-ruler'. A coined, contemporary blend, said 'JAIR-ih-kuh'.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jerica — Blend of Je- + Erica ('ever-ruler')

Variations

JerickaJerikaJerrica

Nicknames

JeriRica

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerica mean?

Jerica blends a Je- opening with Erica, from the Old Norse for 'ever-ruler; eternal ruler'.

How do you pronounce Jerica?

It's said JAIR-ih-kuh /ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jerica a boy or girl name?

Jerica is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jerica?

Jerica is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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