Yessica Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yessica is a Spanish variant of the name Jessica, which has its roots in Hebrew meaning foresight. The name evolved from Yiskah to Jessica and then to Yessica. It reflects modern traits of warmth and friendliness, and while it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the late 20th century.
The name Yessica 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, Yessica 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, 'Yessica' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5425th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1535th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1671st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4611th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yessica' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yessica"
Pronunciation
/ˈjɛsɪkə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Yessica is a variant of the name Jessica, which was created by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice' and is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold'.
Meaning
foresight, to behold
Language Evolution
Yiskah, Jessica, Yessica
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, as a modern variant of Jessica.
Variants & Derivatives
Jessica, Jessie, Jessi
Modern Popularity & Image
Yessica is perceived as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Yessica Díaz, a popular influencer and model
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yessica"
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 "Yessica"
"Yessica" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5425th of 19264 | 151 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1535th of 27321 | 1,497 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1671st of 35406 | 1,927 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4611th of 30306 | 360 |
Regional Popularity of "Yessica" 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 "Yessica" 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) |
- |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
72.29% 2543rd/3518 |
55.17% 2231st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
59.46% 2191st/3685 |
40.65% 1819th/4475 |
28.38% 1474th/5194 |
12.92% 816th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.99% 2474th/4582 |
52.03% 2687th/5164 |
20.16% 1474th/7313 |
15.68% 1170th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
56.39% 3847th/6822 |
50.80% 3188th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yessica"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yessica" 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.