Girl Name
Marica
Marica is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Marica — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Marika is on your shortlist, Marica belongs in the same conversation.
Marica meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Marica has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marica as M·A·R·I·C·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marica is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marica variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maricaa, Maricae, Maricay, Maric.
- Nicknames: Mar and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marica with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marica middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Marika, Marcey, Mariko, Markie, Marius — full picks on the sibling names for Marica guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marica? Browse our names like Marica guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Marica
What does the name Marica mean?
Marica has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Marica?
The exact origin of Marica is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Marica?
Marica has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marica a boy's or girl's name?
Marica is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Marica in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marica sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marica?
Names that share Marica's sound and style include Marika, Marcey, Mariko, Markie, Marius.
What middle names pair well with Marica?
Good middle-name fits for Marica pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marica is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marica is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marica?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marica share its rhythm without rhyming — Marika, Marcey, Mariko all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.