Yessica Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationYES-ih-kah / /ˈjɛsɪkə/Spanish; English
Meaning
Spanish: God is my oath; English: variant of Jessica
Historical & Cultural Background
Yessica is a modern variant of the name Jessica, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name Jessica was popularized by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice.' Yessica is often used in Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic communities. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly from English and Spanish origins.
Trend Summary
Yessica has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jessica
- Jessika
International Variants
- Yessica (Spanish)
- Jessica (English)
- Jéssica (Portuguese)
- Yessika (Spanish)
Famous people named Yessica
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Fictional characters named Yessica
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yessica was first seen in the United States in 1973. Yessica has ranked as high as #1075 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Yessica has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yessica (2023)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 7 | |
TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1973 | 7 |
1974 | 18 |
1975 | 8 |
1976 | 19 |
1977 | 11 |
1978 | 19 |
1979 | 36 |
1980 | 33 |
1981 | 31 |
1982 | 43 |
1983 | 41 |
1984 | 49 |
1985 | 38 |
1986 | 56 |
1987 | 72 |
1988 | 64 |
1989 | 79 |
1990 | 120 |
1991 | 149 |
1992 | 150 |
1993 | 128 |
1994 | 161 |
1995 | 175 |
1996 | 141 |
1997 | 129 |
1998 | 148 |
1999 | 137 |
2000 | 149 |
2001 | 156 |
2002 | 142 |
2003 | 157 |
2004 | 148 |
2005 | 135 |
2006 | 133 |
2007 | 114 |
2008 | 111 |
2009 | 98 |
2010 | 55 |
2011 | 66 |
2012 | 49 |
2013 | 51 |
2014 | 39 |
2015 | 33 |
2016 | 28 |
2017 | 23 |
2018 | 26 |
2019 | 35 |
2020 | 32 |
2021 | 20 |
2022 | 25 |
2023 | 28 |
2024 | 20 |