The baby name Jericka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈrɪkə/ (juh-RIH-kuh).
Jericka is English in Origin.
The baby name Jericka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈrɪkə/ (juh-RIH-kuh).
Jericka is English in Origin.
Jericka is a modern English feminine given name, most often interpreted as a blend of Jeri (a short form of Geraldine, Jerilyn, or Jeremy-derived names) and Erica, with the -ica/-ika ending favored in Slavic and contemporary American coinages. Through these elements it carries layered Germanic and Old Norse roots: ger “spear” + wald “rule” from Gerald/Geraldine and ei “ever” + ríkr “ruler” from Eric/Erica - yielding meanings such as “strong/ever ruler” or “spear-ruler.”
Use of the spelling Jericka appears in U.S. records from the 1980s, paralleling the rise of the variant Jerrica, which gained visibility via the animated series Jem (heroine Jerrica Benton). It remains uncommon and creative in feel. Variants include Jerica, Jerika, Jerrica, Jerrika, and Jeryka; related names are Jeri and Erica. Nicknames may be Jeri, Rika, or Ricky. The name sees occasional use in English-speaking countries; Jerica also occurs in Slovenia.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #934 | 5 | 9,437 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Jericka is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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