What does the name Jessica mean?

The name Jessica means "To behold".

What is the origin of the name Jessica?

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jessica?

In 2023, 526 babies were named Jessica in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Jessica a girl's name?

Yes, Jessica is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Jessica

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Births Last Year: 526 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,049,918

Peak Year: 1987

Jessica is a Hebrew name derived from the name Yiskah, meaning "foresight" or "to behold." It gained popularity after being used by Shakespeare in "The Merchant of Venice."

Notable Namesakes

Jessica Alba - Actress and businesswoman (The Honest Company)
Jessica Biel - Actress (7th Heaven, The Sinner)
Jessica Simpson - Singer and fashion designer
Jessica Chastain - Actress (Zero Dark Thirty, Interstellar)
Jessica Lange - Actress (American Horror Story, Tootsie)
Jessica Ennis-Hill - Olympic heptathlete
Jessica Tandy - Actress (Driving Miss Daisy)
Jessica Walter - Actress (Arrested Development, Archer)
Jessica Williams - Comedian and actress (The Daily Show)
Jessica Meir - NASA astronaut

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Jessica

Vanessa Emily Jennifer Diana Melody Isabel Luna Aliyah

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Jessica

Alexander Eric Xavier Nathaniel Isaiah Daniel Nathan Damien

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jessica

Jesica Jess Jessie Jessika Jessy Yesica Yessica

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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