Yessica
Yessica is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Foresight or to behold.
Origin and history
Yessica is a spelling variant of Jessica, which ultimately derives from the Biblical Hebrew name Yiskah. It gained popularity in Spanish-speaking communities as a phonetic representation of the English pronunciation. In the United States, it is a recognizable alternative form with moderate usage history.
Popularity in the United States
3,956 babies in the United States have been named Yessica since 1880. It ranks #2807 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1956.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.3 %)
- TX (25.6 %)
- NY (6 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- AZ (4.2 %)
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 | 118 |
| 1980-1990 | 506 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,439 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,343 |
| 2010-2019 | 405 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Famous people named Yessica
- Yessica Salazar: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Yessi, Yess, Jess
Fun facts
- The spelling Yessica adapted the English initial J sound to better fit Spanish orthography and pronunciation.
- The traditional spelling Jessica was popularized by Shakespeare in his play The Merchant of Venice.