Holding steady.
Popularity of Jesscia since 1974
Babies named Jesscia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 227 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jesscia is a modern respelling of the classic name Jessica, first appearing in U.S. records in 1974. Its peak year came in 1987, a time when creative spellings of popular names flourished. The name has never cracked the top 1000 and remains a rare choice, with a stable trajectory in recent decades. While no top states are associated with Jesscia, it fits alongside the 1980s trend of Jessica-derived variants. As a distinct spelling, Jesscia offers a unique option for parents drawn to the sound of Jessica but seeking a more individualized form.
Jesscia is a spelling variant of Jessica, a name coined by William Shakespeare for his play The Merchant of Venice (c. 1596). Shakespeare likely derived Jessica from the biblical name Iscah (Yiscah), which appears in Genesis 11:29 and means 'to behold' or 'foresight.' The variant Jesscia, with its unusual '-sc-' spelling, emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1974. It peaked in popularity in 1987 but has since become rare, reflecting the broader trend of creative respellings of classic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess, Jessie, Jessa
Sibling names for Jesscia
Names that share Jesscia's style, for a brother or sister.
