Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Jericka since 1983
Babies named Jericka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jericka is a modern American name that first appeared on birth records in 1983, during a period when invented names with the -ica or -icka ending were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1989, after which its usage began a steady decline. The name is primarily given to girls and remains rare, never entering the top 1,000 names. As a modern coinage, it does not have deep historical roots but reflects the creative naming trends of the late 20th century.
Jericka is a modern invented name, first appearing in the United States in the 1980s. It may be a feminization of Jericho, or a combination of Jessica and Erica, following the popular -ca suffix trend of that era. Its usage peaked in 1989 and has since declined, remaining relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeri, Ricki, Rika
Variants: Jerica
Sibling names for Jericka
Names that share Jericka's style, for a brother or sister.
