Jerusha

Jerusha: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Meaning and origin of Jerusha

  • A female given name from Hebrew.

Etymology

From Hebrew ירושה.

How popular is Jerusha?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#968peak rank (1882)
1,197babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,197 girls in the U.S. have been named Jerusha. Its highest rank for girls was #968 in 1882. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jerusha FAQ

What does the name Jerusha mean?

A female given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew ירושה.

What is the origin of the name Jerusha?

Jerusha is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jerusha?

Since 1880, 1,197 girls in the U.S. have been named Jerusha. Its highest rank for girls was #968 in 1882. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jerusha a boy or girl name?

Jerusha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,197 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.