Erica
In 2022, the name Erica was 1,332nd most popular baby name for girls and 2,471st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 175 babies were named Erica in the United States.
In 2022, 1 out of every 19,231 babies in the United States were named Erica. Today, the average age of someone named Erica is around 38 to 39 years old.
The name "Erica" is not common today.
Nicknames for Erica include Eric and Eri.
Erica Meaning & Origin
Erica is a classic name of Old Norse origin that means "eternal ruler," often evoking connotations of strength and leadership.
The name Erica is described as graceful, brilliant and adventurous.Pronunciation
Erica is pronounced eh-rih-kuh in English. The name Erica has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.
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Name Trends (1972 to Present)
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Fun Facts about Erica
- Erica is also a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, commonly known as "heaths" or "heathers".
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Geography
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Eric Erick Erik Erika Eris Eros Ericka Erza Eryss Erich Erykah Eryx Eirik Eiress Erez Eryk Eureka Eries Eriss EriqTop names staring with "E"
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