Jesicca Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JESS-ih-kah //ˈdʒɛsɪkə//
Origin: English; variation of Jessica
Meaning: English: wealthy; Hebrew: to behold
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jesicca is a variant of the name Jessica, which has its roots in Hebrew. The original form, Yiskah, appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a daughter of Haran, the brother of Abraham.
The name was later adapted into Latin as Iesica and subsequently into Old French, where it became Jessica. The name gained prominence in English literature through William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," written in the late 16th century, where Jessica is the daughter of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender.
This literary reference significantly contributed to the name's adoption in English-speaking cultures. The name Jessica was further popularized in the 20th century, particularly after the publication of the 1623 First Folio of Shakespeare's works, which included the play.
The character of Jessica is often associated with themes of love and loyalty, as she elopes with Lorenzo, a Christian, thus symbolizing a bridge between different cultures and faiths. The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its literary origins and the strong character representation in one of Shakespeare's most famous works.
Culturally, Jessica has been embraced in various forms and adaptations across different languages and regions, often reflecting the character's traits of beauty and complexity. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Jess or Jessie, which have been used affectionately in different contexts.
Overall, Jesicca, as a variant of Jessica, carries with it a rich historical and cultural legacy that traces back to biblical times and has evolved through significant literary milestones.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jesicca was first seen in the United States in 1977.
Jesicca has ranked as high as #1153 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jesicca has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jesicca is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jesicca was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jesicca
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jesicca.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |