Jessica Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Jessica

Jessica Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: jess-ih-cah
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Jessica Name Meaning

Origin: Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God beholds.”
History: The name became popular in the late 16th century, and its use spread throughout the English-speaking world.
Popularity: It was one of the most popular names given to baby girls in the United States in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Modern Use: Jessica remains a popular name today, although its popularity has waned in recent years. It is still widely recognized as a classic and timeless name for baby girls.

The name Jessica is a timeless classic that has been loved by parents for centuries. Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare or just appreciate a good, strong name, Jessica is sure to please!

Jessica Name Popularity

How popular is the name Jessica? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	860	6	0.0017%
1911	840	6	0.0016%
1912	750	16	0.0032%
1913	1,018	7	0.0012%
1914	1,022	11	0.0016%
1915	893	24	0.0026%
1916	1,047	16	0.0017%
1917	1,189	11	0.0011%
1918	1,046	19	0.0018%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	1,096	17	0.0015%
1921	1,195	14	0.0012%
1922	1,198	15	0.0013%
1923	1,020	24	0.0021%
1924	1,258	13	0.0011%
1925	1,357	10	0.0009%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	1,173	15	0.0014%
1928	1,281	11	0.001%
1929	1,205	12	0.0012%
1930	1,364	7	0.0007%
1931	1,206	10	0.001%
1932	1,125	13	0.0013%
1933	1,106	13	0.0014%
1934	1,089	13	0.0013%
1935	1,150	12	0.0012%
1936	943	21	0.0022%
1937	845	30	0.003%
1938	1,082	15	0.0015%
1939	858	30	0.0029%
1940	924	26	0.0024%
1941	770	49	0.0044%
1942	682	76	0.006%
1943	736	64	0.0049%
1944	672	79	0.0064%
1945	680	77	0.0063%
1946	509	190	0.0129%
1947	381	392	0.0235%
1948	354	444	0.0278%
1949	383	378	0.0235%
1950	399	354	0.022%
1951	368	438	0.0258%
1952	383	418	0.0239%
1953	380	460	0.026%
1954	427	378	0.0207%
1955	462	336	0.0183%
1956	449	367	0.0194%
1957	434	428	0.0222%
1958	405	478	0.0253%
1959	413	481	0.0253%
1960	400	527	0.0278%
1961	370	640	0.0339%
1962	320	824	0.0449%
1963	262	1,102	0.0614%
1964	263	1,130	0.0642%
1965	214	1,514	0.0926%
1966	195	1,651	0.1057%
1967	183	1,742	0.1148%
1968	176	1,829	0.1218%
1969	134	2,481	0.161%
1970	98	4,019	0.2525%
1971	64	5,357	0.3565%
1972	46	6,210	0.4559%
1973	34	7,226	0.5574%
1974	17	10,654	0.8197%
1975	13	12,928	1.0061%
1976	8	18,368	1.4252%
1977	4	24,843	1.843%
1978	3	26,103	1.9415%
1979	4	27,776	1.9699%
1980	3	33,923	2.3201%
1981	2	42,532	2.8934%
1982	2	45,446	3.0412%
1983	2	45,282	3.0686%
1984	2	45,855	3.0825%
1985	1	48,346	3.1852%
1986	1	52,674	3.4896%
1987	1	55,991	3.6691%
1988	1	51,538	3.3072%
1989	1	47,885	2.9674%
1990	1	46,475	2.804%
1991	2	43,397	2.6625%
1992	2	38,354	2.4029%
1993	1	34,988	2.2442%
1994	1	32,117	2.0928%
1995	1	27,935	1.8535%
1996	2	24,194	1.6158%
1997	2	21,043	1.4228%
1998	8	18,235	1.2183%
1999	9	16,348	1.0916%
2000	8	15,709	1.0283%
2001	11	13,920	0.9238%
2002	16	11,913	0.795%
2003	18	10,448	0.6868%
2004	21	9,471	0.6214%
2005	27	8,111	0.5305%
2006	32	6,810	0.4349%
2007	42	5,708	0.3618%
2008	60	4,728	0.3059%
2009	78	3,786	0.2533%
2010	92	3,184	0.2209%
2011	121	2,601	0.1826%
2012	138	2,304	0.1617%
2013	164	1,921	0.1349%
2014	176	1,770	0.1215%
2015	201	1,563	0.1074%
2016	227	1,357	0.0941%
2017	242	1,247	0.0893%
2018	302	1,030	0.075%
2019	321	930	0.0687%
2020	400	727	0.0571%
2021	488	557	0.0456%
2022	506	583	0.0442%

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Names Like Jessica

If you like Jessica, you’ll love these other names like Jessica.

What names are diminutives of Jessica?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Jessica sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Jessica, but shorter.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Jessie	He sees	Hebrew
Jessy	He sees	Hebrew

What names are variants of Jessica?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Jessica.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Jassica	He sees	Hebrew
Jecca	He sees	Hebrew
Jesaca	He sees	Hebrew
Jesca	He sees	Hebrew
Jesenia	He sees	Spanish
Jesica	He sees	Hebrew
Jesicca	He sees	Hebrew
Jesika	He sees	Hebrew
Jess	God is gracious; jasmine; He sees	Persian
Jessa	He sees	Hebrew
Jessaca	He sees	Hebrew
Jessah	He sees	Hebrew

Jessaka	He sees	Hebrew
Jessalin	He sees	Hebrew
Jessalyn	He sees	Hebrew
Jessamyn	Jasmine; He sees	Persian
Jessca	He sees	Hebrew
Jesscia	He sees	Hebrew
Jesse	He sees	Hebrew
Jesseca	He sees	Hebrew
Jessey	He sees	Hebrew
Jessia	He sees	Hebrew
Jessicia	He sees	Hebrew
Jessicka	He sees	Hebrew
Jessie	He sees	Hebrew
Jessika	He sees	Hebrew
Jessiqua	He sees	Hebrew

Jessiya	He sees	Hebrew
Jessy	He sees	Hebrew
Jessyca	He sees	Hebrew
Jessyka	He sees	Hebrew
Jesyka	He sees	Hebrew
Jezeca	He sees	Hebrew
Jezica	He sees	Hebrew
Jezika	He sees	Hebrew
Jezyca	He sees	Hebrew
Jyssika	He sees	Hebrew
Lajessica	He sees	Hebrew
Tessica	He sees	Hebrew
Tjessica	He sees	Hebrew
Yessica		Hebrew

What names sound like Jessica?

If you like how Jessica sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Jessica.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Yesseca

Yessika

What names are similar to Jessica?

Find a name that’s like Jessica, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Jessenia	Flower	Arabic

Lists With Jessica

Find inspiration in these baby girl name lists featuring the name Jessica.

Siblings of Jessica

Mamas with kids named Jessica also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Oliver	Olive tree	English
Daniel	God is My Judge	Hebrew
Michael	Who is Like God?	Hebrew
Justin	Just and fair	English
Miley	Smiley	American
Catie	Pure	Greek

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12 Comments

Jessica Gold Jan 26 at 7:06 am

My mom came up with my name after watching a movie that had a character named Jessica but she was called Jessie in the movie. She wanted to name me Jessica and call me Jessie. But she never did. Lol only my Papaw calls me that. My Papaw is like my Dad so I cherish that.

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Robyn Oct 15 at 2:02 pm

We chose her name a few weeks before she was born. She is named after my husband’s cousin whom he was the closest with when he was growing up. I felt like it was too ordinary and common, and he insisted that it used to be, but has become uncommon which makes it more unique again. We had some peculiar things come up in ultrasounds and upon learning that the name Jessica meant, “God beholds”, I embraced the name and agreed wholeheartedly that this was right for her. God is watching over her and she is going to be someone remarkable! Comfort for us as we awaited different results and comments from doctors, and a prophesy over her life ? it couldn’t be more perfect!

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Jessica Feb 25 at 10:36 am

I think Jessica is a really nice name knowing that is what I am called. But when I say the name over and over again in my head I am questioning myself why did my parents call me Jessica and is there a reason for that? Why didn’t they have another name in mind I asked my mum if I was going to be called anything else and she said no so I wonder why she called me that. Was it just a random name that she thought of or does it actually mean something???

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Jessica Hubbard Nov 24 at 5:32 pm

I really do love the name Jessica. It was the name my parents chose for me. I think that they chose the right name for me. It is a really great name for me. I will always love my name. It means the world to me.

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June Aug 17 at 11:35 am

I wanted a name with a positive meaning. That is why I choose jessica.

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Bertie Jul 8 at 3:14 am

We both really liked the name, we were also keen to choose a name that had a nice diminutive. I also had a great aunt on called Jessie which is what we tend to call Jessica.

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Emelia Jun 15 at 12:24 pm

My mom’s name is actually Jessica I love the name and if I have a kid Jessica is going to be her name!! ?

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Catie Mar 18 at 11:06 am

So pitty my love?

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lilly Feb 4 at 4:19 pm

It’s a classic name but still unique and cute! We love it.

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Micheal Noble Aug 19 at 7:22 am

Jessica was chosen after my best friend.

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Hazel Aug 18 at 11:29 am

I don’t really like Jessica. But her father picked it. I liked Elyssa Jade

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Stacy Jul 12 at 10:27 am

A friend named Jessica passed away 4 years ago at 22 she was such an influence in mine and my husbands life it was a given our second daughter would share her name

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