Jerusha
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-uhsh-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jerusha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 1,013 babies have been named Jerusha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jerusha is past its peak , currently ranked #10,255 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,255
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Jerusha
Jerusha is a girl name .
Jerusha is currently ranked #10,255 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jerusha include Jer, Jeru, Jeruy, Jeruie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Jey, Jeie, and Jerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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