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Jericho

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Pronounced JEH-rih-koh /ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.koʊ/High

Meaning: From the biblical city Jericho — variously 'the city of the moon' (linked to yareach, 'moon') and 'fragrant; a place of fragrance'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The city of the moon; fragrant: Jericho is a biblical place-name. Bold, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the biblical city Jericho — variously 'the city of the moon' (linked to yareach, 'moon') and 'fragrant; a place of fragrance'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6472 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019802024

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

Jericho comes from the biblical city Jericho — one of the oldest cities in the world, whose walls fell to Joshua — variously linked to yareach, 'the moon', and to 'fragrant; a place of fragrance' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, lyrical place-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Jeri).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, the-city-of-the-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jericho is the ancient biblical city whose walls fell to Joshua — variously 'the city of the moon' (linked to yareach, 'moon') and 'fragrant' — a bold, lyrical place-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'JEH-rih-koh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jericho — place-name; routes layered

Variations

JericoJerricho

Nicknames

Jeri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jericho mean?

Jericho is the biblical city, variously 'the city of the moon' and 'fragrant'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jericho?

It's said JEH-rih-koh /ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.koʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jericho a boy or girl name?

Jericho is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jericho?

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

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