Jessica
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jessica
Jessica is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "God beholds" or "one who beholds," with the "-ica" suffix added during Anglicization in the Renaissance period.
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Etymology
Jessica is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "God beholds" or "one who beholds," with the "-ica" suffix added during Anglicization in the Renaissance period. The name was popularized in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly after William Shakespeare used it for Shylock's daughter in "The Merchant of Venice" (1596), and it became widespread throughout the Western world in the 20th century.
Jessica currently ranks #665 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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