Jessica

/JES-i-kah/

girl

American

Very common

medium

Meaning

God beholds

At a glance

Origin: American
Gender: girl
Syllables: 3
Popularity: Very common
Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

A biblical name, Jessica first appeared as the name of Shylock's daughter in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'. It became popular in the English-speaking world following the play's success and saw a significant surge in popularity in the late 20th century, becoming one of the most common names for girls in several countries.