Yessica Girl

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

JasminJanessaJessieJocelynYasminYasminaJessa

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

JessicaJasmineYvetteYvonneYaraJenna

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
50%
TX 7
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19737
197418
19758
197619
197711
197819
197936
198033
198131
198243
198341
198449
198538
198656
198772
198864
198979
1990120
1991149
1992150
1993128
1994161
1995175
1996141
1997129
1998148
1999137
2000149
2001156
2002142
2003157
2004148
2005135
2006133
2007114
2008111
200998
201055
201166
201249
201351
201439
201533
201628
201723
201826
201935
202032
202120
202225
202328
202420