Erica
Meaning of Erica
Erica is a lovely and timeless name for a baby girl. It has English origins and is pronounced as eh-RIK-uh (/ɛˈrɪkə/). The name Erica also has a variation, Erika, which is equally popular. In the United States of America, Erica has been consistently used as a baby name over the years. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and peaked in the early 2000s when it ranked at 102 on the list of most popular names for newborn girls. Since then, its ranking has slightly declined but remains a well-loved choice among parents. With its elegant sound and enduring appeal, Erica is a wonderful choice for any little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as eh-RIK-uh (/ɛˈrɪkə/)
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Notable People Named Erica
| Erica Lindbeck is an American voice actress known for her roles as Barbie, Emira Blight in The Owl House, and Black Cat in the Marvel's Spider-Man series. |
| Erica Durance is a Canadian actress recognized for her portrayal of Lois Lane on Smallville and Dr. Alex Reid on Saving Hope, as well as her appearances in various films and television series. |
| Erica Lei Leerhsen is an American actress known for her roles in horror films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Wrong Turn 2, as well as appearances in Woody Allen's movies. |
| Erica Malunguinho da Silva is a pioneering Brazilian politician and activist, known for being the first transgender person elected to a Brazilian state legislature and for her work in creating a black cultural space called Aparelha Luzia. |
| Erica Jennifer Fernandes is a popular Indian actress and model known for her work in Indian television and films, including her roles in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay. |
| Erica Ruth Hill-Yount is an American journalist known for her work as a correspondent and substitute anchor at CNN, as well as her previous co-anchoring role on Weekend Today. |
| Erica Rutherford was a renowned British-Canadian artist, filmmaker, and writer, honored with the Father Adrien Arsenault Senior Arts Award and elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. |
| Erica Garner-Snipes was an American activist known for advocating police reform following the death of her father, Eric Garner, in 2014. |
| Erica Tremblay is a Seneca–Cayuga American documentary film director known for her impactful films and her feature film directorial debut Fancy Dance (2023). |
| Erica Elizabeth Wiebe is a Canadian wrestler and Olympic gold medalist in women's 75 kg freestyle wrestling. |
| Erica Henderson is a renowned American comics artist and animator, recognized for her contributions to The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Jughead, and Venture Bros, earning two Eisner Awards. |
| Erica Marie Sullivan is an American swimmer who won a silver medal in the 1500-meter freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Erica Brausen was a pioneering art dealer and gallerist known for establishing the Hanover Gallery in London and championing influential contemporary artists like Francis Bacon. |
| Erica Chantal Ash is an American actress, comedian, singer, and model known for her roles in MADtv, The Big Gay Sketch Show, and Survivor's Remorse. |
| Erica Fawn Gimpel is a multi-talented American actress, singer, dancer, and composer, best known for her roles in television shows like Fame, Profiler, ER, Veronica Mars, and God Friended Me. |
