Gifted ruler or peoples ruler
Derica is a modern feminine elaboration of Derek, which stems from the Germanic name Theodoric. It combines the elements 'theud' meaning people and 'ric' meaning power or ruler. While rare, it follows the pattern of adding a feminine suffix to established masculine classics.
Less common today
Derica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,510 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
