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Enrica

Quick answerThe given name 'Enrica' is derived from the Latin name 'Henricia', which is a feminine form of the name 'Henricus', meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'home ruler', and is of Latin origin.

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,443
TrendVintage
Peak year1931
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureCatholic
ReligionCatholic
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#2,849

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Enrica

The given name 'Enrica' is derived from the Latin name 'Henricia', which is a feminine form of the name 'Henricus', meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'home ruler', and is of Latin origin.

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Etymology

The given name 'Enrica' is derived from the Latin name 'Henricia', which is a feminine form of the name 'Henricus', meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'home ruler', and is of Latin origin. Enrica is commonly used in Italy and other European countries, particularly in Catholic cultures, and has historical connections to the Italian aristocracy and the Catholic Church.

Enrica currently ranks #14,443 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.

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