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Jessica

Jessica is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “he will see/behold/look for.” In 2024 it was given to 526 girls in the United States.

Jessica at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“he will see/behold/look for”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/

About the name Jessica

Jessica belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “he will see/behold/look for” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jessica first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1 in 1985, and in 2024 526 babies received the name — 1,050,306 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jessica in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#1 in 1985
Peak year
1987
Babies named Jessica in 2024
526
Total since 1880
1,050,306

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jessica mean?

Jessica means “he will see/behold/look for” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jessica a boy or girl name?

Jessica is a girl name. In 2024, 526 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jessica?

Jessica comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Jessica?

Jessica first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #1 in 1985, and 526 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jessica?

Jessica is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/ (IPA).

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