Jessica Name Meaning & Origin
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Jessica is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Yiskah, meaning 'foresight' or 'to behold.' It became popular in English-speaking countries after being used by Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice.'
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American (English) 60% -
British (English) 30% -
Australian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jessica
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Jessica in the US (SSA Data):
Jessica Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.