Holding steady.
Popularity of Essica since 1978
Babies named Essica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 166 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Essica is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1978. It reached its peak popularity in 1983, though even then it never ranked among the top 1000 names. Since the 1980s, its usage has remained stable but very low, with no recorded births in top states. The name appears to be a creative respelling of Jessica, a name of Hebrew origin, or a separate modern invention. Essica's lack of a clear etymology and minimal cultural footprint make it an uncommon choice. For parents seeking a unique name with a familiar sound, Essica offers a subtle twist on the classic Jessica without straying too far from tradition.
Essica appears to be a modern English coinage, likely a phonetic or spelling variant of Jessica (from Hebrew Iscah, meaning 'to behold'). However, it may also be a creative variation of names like Esmé or Esika. Its usage in the United States dates to the late 1970s, peaking in 1983, but it has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Essie, Sica
Variants: Esica, Essyka, Ezsica
Sibling names for Essica
Names that share Essica's style, for a brother or sister.
