Jerica

Jerica Origin and Meaning

The name Jerica is a girl's name.

Jerica is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Jericha or a feminine form of Jeric, ultimately connected to the biblical city of Jericho. The name has Hebrew origins, loosely associated with meanings like 'city of the moon' or 'fragrant place.' Emerging in popularity during the latter part of the 20th century, Jerica offers a modern update to the more traditional Jessica or Erica. The name possesses a melodic quality with its three syllables and soft ending. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Jerica appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet remains relatively uncommon. In the United States, its peak usage occurred in the 1980s and 1990s, though it maintains a modest presence today.

Jerica Rank in US Top 1000

# 942 in the US

Famous People Named Jerica

• Jerica Tandiman American speedskater

The name Jerica in Pop Culture

• Jerika character in the Clan of the Cave Bear/Earth's Children series by Jean Auel
• Jérica Spanish place name that comes from Arabic meaning "eastern slope of the mountain"
• Perhaps based on similar sounding names such as Jericho or Erica