girl's name
Jerika
JAIR-ih-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,526
Jerika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 106 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jerika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 345 |
| 1990s | 639 |
| 2000s | 306 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 26 |
How Popular Is Jerika?
In 2024, Jerika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jerika Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jerika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jerika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jerika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jerika
- English JAIR-ih-kuh
Sibling Names for Jerika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jerika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jerika
How popular is the name Jerika?
In 2024, Jerika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jerika a girl's or a boy's name?
Jerika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jerika?
Jerika has 3 syllables.
When was Jerika most popular?
Jerika peaked in 1988, when 106 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.