Shem vs Urica

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urica

Girl #62,319 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American African American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62,319
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ricky, Rica, Uri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shem Rank #6,712
Urica Rank #62,319

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 vs #62319 for Urica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shem ___

  • Shem David
  • Shem Eli
  • Shem Aaron
  • Shem Joseph
  • Shem Noah

Urica ___

  • Urica Marie
  • Urica Simone
  • Urica Dawn
  • Urica Renee
  • Urica Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shem

Ham Japheth Noah Kenan Arpachshad

If you choose Urica

Daphne Erica Marcus Tyrone Alicia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shem or Urica more popular?

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 compared to Urica at #62319 in the United States.

What do Shem and Urica mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Urica means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Shem and Urica boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Urica is primarily a girl name.

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