Marica
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Marica is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Marica often also consider Carrole, Christopher, Freddia .
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Marica first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 857 babies have been named Marica in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marica is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,899 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,899
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Marica
Marica is a girl name .
Marica is currently ranked #36,899 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marica include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marica include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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