Yesica
Yesica is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Foresight or to behold.
Origin and history
Yesica is a Spanish variant spelling of Jessica, which originates from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to behold' or 'foresight'. It emerged as a common phonetic adaptation in Spanish-speaking communities. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 20th century as an alternative spelling of the highly popular Jessica.
Popularity in the United States
2,411 babies in the United States have been named Yesica since 1880. It ranks #3595 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2023.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.3 %)
- TX (25.5 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
- IL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 343 |
| 1990-2000 | 965 |
| 2000-2010 | 796 |
| 2010-2019 | 172 |
| 2020-2029 | 78 |
Nicknames
Yessi, Yess
Fun facts
- The spelling Yesica was adopted to better match Spanish phonetics, where 'Y' reproduces the English soft 'J' sound.
- The name ultimately derives from the Biblical figure Iscah, Abraham's niece in the Book of Genesis.