Girl Name · English Origin
Marica
Marica — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Worthy of love", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Marika is on your shortlist, Marica belongs in the same conversation.
Marica meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Marica to related English baby names.
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 means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Marica?
Marica originates in English naming tradition.
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.