Jessika Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jessika is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold.' It evolved from the ancient Hebrew name Yiskah through the English form Jessica. The name has modern traits of creativity and individuality, and it does not have a biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the late 20th century, and it includes several common variants.
The name Jessika 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, Jessika 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, 'Jessika' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2791st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 844th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1788th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7344th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jessika' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jessika"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛsɪkə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Jessika is a variant of the name Jessica, which was derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold.' The name was popularized by William Shakespeare's use of Jessica in his play 'The Merchant of Venice.'
Meaning
to behold, foresight
Language Evolution
Yiskah, Jessica, Jessika
Historical Usage
Jessika gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of Jessica, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Jessica, Jess, Jessie, Jessa
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jessika is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jessika Power, an Australian reality TV personality, Jessika Henry, an American singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jessika"
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 "Jessika"
"Jessika" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2791st of 19264 | 419 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 844th of 27321 | 3,585 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1788th of 35406 | 1,770 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7344th of 30306 | 187 |
Regional Popularity of "Jessika" 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 "Jessika" 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) |
73.24% 2151st/2937 |
80.10% 2790th/3483 |
74.82% 2632nd/3518 |
49.16% 1988th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.42% 826th/3685 |
24.25% 1085th/4475 |
16.77% 871st/5194 |
11.29% 713th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.30% 1984th/4582 |
48.14% 2486th/5164 |
24.65% 1803rd/7313 |
21.14% 1578th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
66.14% 4151st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jessika"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jessika" 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.