Jesica Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jesica is a variant of the name Jessica, which has roots in Latin and Hebrew, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold.' It evolved from the Hebrew Yiskah through Old English Jessika to modern forms. The name is associated with creativity and individuality, but it does not have biblical relevance. Jesica became popular in the late 20th century and is seen as a fresh take on the classic Jessica.
The name Jesica is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jesica has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jesica' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1839th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 981st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2638th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12858th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jesica' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jesica"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛsɪkə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Jesica is a variant of Jessica, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold.' The name was popularized by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice.'
Meaning
foresight, to behold
Language Evolution
Yiskah (Hebrew), Jessika (Old English), Jessica (Modern English), Jesica (Variant)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, largely due to its use in literature and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Jessica, Jess, Jessie, Jesse
Modern Popularity & Image
Jesica is viewed as a modern and slightly unique variant of Jessica, appealing to parents looking for a distinctive name.
Famous People
Jesica Ahlberg, American actress, Jesica M. Liu, Chinese-American scientist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jesica"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jesica"
"Jesica" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1839th of 19264 | 796 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 981st of 27321 | 2,844 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2638th of 35406 | 999 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12858th of 30306 | 76 |
Regional Popularity of "Jesica" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jesica" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.00% 1674th/2937 |
52.97% 1845th/3483 |
55.51% 1953rd/3518 |
35.01% 1416th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.87% 1027th/3685 |
26.91% 1204th/4475 |
20.20% 1049th/5194 |
14.14% 893rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.24% 3264th/4582 |
51.28% 2648th/5164 |
34.28% 2507th/7313 |
31.31% 2337th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jesica"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jesica" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.