Erica

Erica Meaning & Origin

About Erica
The name Erica is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the word "Erik," meaning "eternal ruler" or "ruler of all." It is a feminine form of the name Eric. People with the name Erica are often described as strong, independent, and determined individuals who possess leadership qualities. They are known for their ability to take charge and make decisions, often being seen as natural-born leaders.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Erica are female.

Erica Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 R IH0 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛrɪkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erica in Braille

Here's how to represent Erica in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Erica in braille

How to Spell the Name Erica in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Erica using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Erica in sign language

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