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Enrica

Girl name · German · Italian · Spanish

Enrica is a German and Italian girl name. Italian names tend to end in a vowel, which gives them a warm, musical sound. It has a royal ring. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • RoyaltyEnrica is a princess name, borne by real royals or storybook ones.
  • Word funEnrica doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationEnrica peaked in 1931, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • HistoryEnrica first shows up in US birth records in 1931, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 94 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1931–2025

048193119601997

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Enrica

Enrica is a girl name of German, Italian and Spanish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:German namesItalian namesSpanish names

Other spellings of Enrica

Girl name: Enrika

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Questions about the name Enrica

What is the origin of the name Enrica?

Enrica is German, Italian and Spanish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Enrica turns up in more than one tradition. Other German names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Enrica a boy or girl name?

Enrica is a girl name.

How popular is the name Enrica?

Enrica is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1997. It peaked at #3,226 in 1931, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Enrica?

If you like Enrica, you might also like Enrika. Enrika is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Enrica?

Enrica is a German and Italian girl name. Italian names tend to end in a vowel, which gives them a warm, musical sound. It has a royal ring. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.