Jessica

The name Jessica has its roots in the biblical name Jiska (Hebrew יִסְכָּה), which is likely of Aramaic origin and carries the meaning "God sees" or "God watches over you." The first mention of the name Jessica can be found in William Shakespeare's work "The Merchant of Venice" (1596/1598), where it was coined in reference to the biblical figure Jiska.

What does the name Jessica mean?

Jessica is a girl's name that originates from the biblical name Jiska (Hebrew יִסְכָּה), which likely has roots in Aramaic. The name means something like "God sees" or "God watches over you." It is commonly used in English-speaking countries and is also widespread in Germany and many other countries. With over two million bearers, Jessica is one of the most common female first names worldwide. Particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, the name was very popular in Germany, but it lost some popularity in the 1990s. International variants include Dzesika, Gessica, Jeshika, Jesica, Jessia, Xhesika, Yessica, and Yessika. Short forms include Jace, Jes, Jess, Jesse, Jessi, Jessie, Jessy, Yessi, and Yessie. Notable personalities with this name include American actresses Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel, German actress Jessica Schwarz, and American singer Jessica Simpson.

Where does the name Jessica come from?

The origin of the name Jessica is both ancient Hebrew and Aramaic, meaning "God sees" or "God watches over you."

How do you pronounce Jessica?

The pronunciation of Jessica is three to four syllables and rhythmically structured. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "Jes-si-ca" [ˈdʒɛsika] or [ˈjɛsika]. The double consonant creates a compact middle, while the open "a" at the end harmoniously rounds off the sound. Jessica conveys a modern and confident impression - lively, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Jessica?

December 29

Popularity

Jessica is one of the very popular first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 582nd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 1990 at position 10. In the last ten years, Jessica has been given as a first name around 1,400 times, placing it at 402 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 341.

Nicknames & pet names

Essi / Fressica / Gjesika / Ica / J-ci / Jace / Jacey / Jassy / Jay / Jay Jay / Jazz / Jazzi / Jazzman / Jeca / Jecca / Jee / Jensica / Jes / Jesa / Jesca / Jese / Jesee / Jeshii / Jeska / Jesminn / Jess / Jess-Jess / Jessa / Jessbert / Jessca / Jessco / Jesse / Jessee / Jessey / Jessi / Jessico / Jessie / Jessii / Jessilein / Jessili / Jessilia / Jesska / Jessko / Jessla / Jessle / Jesso / Jesssi / Jessy / Jesy / Jezz / Jezzy / Jiska / Jizzerlis / JJ / Jurassica / Mikle Jackson / Nessi / Schessica / Schmessi / Schmessica / Sica / Stressica

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jessica (singer (no angels)
• Jessica (song) (song by Wolfgang Petry)
• Jessica Agombar (singer (Parade)
• Jessica Alba (actress)
• Jessica Ashworth (actress from the UK)
• Jessica Barboza (Venezuelan model)
• Jessica Barker (* 1977), Canadian actress)
• Jessica Bechtel (German wrestler)
• Jessica Benton (actress)
• Jessica Biel (actress)
• Jessica Blume (musical star)
• Jessica Boehrs (German actress)
• Jessica Brooke Capshaw (American actress)
• Jessica Capshaw (American actress)
• Jessica Day (main character of the series New Girl)
• Jessica Duncan Piazzi Smyth (geologist from the UK)
• Jessica Elin Maria Landström (Swedish footballer)
• Jessica Ellen Cornish (singer, stage name Jessie J)
• Jessica Enstrom (handball player from Sweden)
• Jessica Ginkel (actress)