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Jerusha

♀ Girl

Pronounced juh-ROO-shah /dʒəˈru.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Yerusha, 'an inheritance; a possession; a married one' — the biblical mother of King JothamLow

In 30 seconds: An inheritance; a possession: Jerusha is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'juh-ROO-shah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Yerusha, 'an inheritance; a possession; a married one' — the biblical mother of King Jotham
U.S. rank (2025)#11357 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197518822025

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

Jerusha comes from the Hebrew Yerusha, 'an inheritance; a possession; a married one' — the biblical mother of King Jotham. A lyrical, classic name (said 'juh-ROO-shah').

In the U.S. it appears as a biblical revival name. Rare, an-inheritance at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jerusha means 'an inheritance; a possession; a married one' in Hebrew (the mother of King Jotham) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'juh-ROO-shah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Jerusha — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

YerushaJerushah

Nicknames

Rusha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerusha mean?

Jerusha is Hebrew for 'an inheritance; a possession; a married one' (the mother of King Jotham).

How do you pronounce Jerusha?

It's said juh-ROO-shah /dru./ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jerusha a boy or girl name?

Jerusha is a girl's name.

How popular is Jerusha?

Jerusha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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