Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Warrior, He Beholds, Rich, God's Grace, God Sees
Pronunciation: JESS-i-kuh, ˈdʒɛsɪkə, JH EH S IH K AH
Popularity Rank: #86
Jessica is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Yiskah, which means 'foresight' or 'to behold'. It became popular after Shakespeare used it for the character of Shylock's daughter in 'The Merchant of Venice'.
The name Jessica is of Hebrew origin and means Warrior, He Beholds, Rich, God's Grace, God Sees, Foresighted, Wealthy. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jessica is commonly found in United States of America, Italy, France, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JESS-i-kuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈdʒɛsɪkə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH S IH K AH
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jessica is recorded 357,019 times globally, ranking it as the 86th most common name worldwide.
Jessica is most prevalent in United States of America, with 94,468 occurrences, making it the 18th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Jessica is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #18 | 1 : 19 |
| Italy | #134 | 1 : 23 |
| France | #157 | 1 : 58 |
| United Kingdom | #104 | 1 : 26 |
| Colombia | #168 | 1 : 78 |
| Brazil | #59 | 1 : 53 |
| Chile | #82 | 1 : 43 |
| Mexico | #164 | 1 : 66 |
| Germany | #85 | 1 : 31 |
| Peru | #91 | 1 : 86 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jessica from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 05:31 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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