Jessamae Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JESS-uh-may //ˈdʒɛs ə meɪ//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: a variant of Jessica; Hebrew: 'wealthy'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jessamae is a modern variant of the name Jessica, which has its roots in Hebrew. The original form, Yiskah (יסכה), appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Yiskah is mentioned as a daughter of Haran.
The name was later adapted into Latin as 'Jesse' and subsequently into Old French as 'Jessie' before evolving into the more widely recognized English form, Jessica, in the late 16th century. The name gained prominence in English literature through William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," written in 1596, where Jessica is the daughter of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender.
This literary reference significantly contributed to the name's adoption and popularity in English-speaking cultures. The name Jessamae, while not historically significant in the same way as its predecessor, reflects a trend of creating unique variations of established names, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries.
The suffix '-mae' is often used in modern names to evoke a sense of femininity and softness, adding a contemporary flair to traditional names. The cultural resonance of the name Jessica, and by extension Jessamae, is tied to themes of love, identity, and familial relationships, as illustrated in its literary origins.
In addition to its literary connections, the name Jessica has been associated with various cultural figures and characters in literature and film, reinforcing its symbolic significance in narratives about personal growth and transformation. The evolution of Jessamae can be seen as part of a broader trend in naming practices that emphasize individuality while maintaining ties to historical and cultural roots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jessamae was first seen in the United States in 2014.
Jessamae has ranked as high as #20553 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jessamae has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jessamae 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 Jessamae was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Jessamae.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Jessamae
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