Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin, first appearing in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" as a variation of the biblical name Iscah, meaning "foresight" or "God beholds." The name gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world following its literary introduction.
Current Popularity
#574 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Well-established name with literary heritage
- •Widely recognized internationally
- •Natural nickname options make it versatile for all ages
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Jessica Alba
Actress and entrepreneur
Jessica Chastain
Academy Award-winning actress
Jessica Lange
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress
Jessica Ennis-Hill
Olympic gold medalist heptathlete
Statistics
1,050,306
Total births since 1880
1987
Peak year
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