Jessica
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Jessica Origin and Meaning
The name Jessica is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
When Jennifer was ready to give up her throne, her crown was passed to Jessica, who reigned for not one but two decades; Jessica was the top name of both the 1980's and 90's, never sounding quite as trendy as its predecessor, maybe because of its classic Shakespearean pedigree. Jessica has declined a bit in popularity but is still a popular choice.
Jessica seems to have been coined by Shakespeare for the character of Shylock's daughter in The Merchant of Venice, possibly as a form of a biblical name. There are several attractive Jessicas on the scene today, including Jessica Lange, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jessica Simpson, and Jessica Chastain.
# 508 in the US
Jessica Rank in US Top 1000
# 458 on Nameberry
Jessica Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Jessica Popularity
- 508US2022
- 458Nameberry2024
- 49England2021
- 27Scotland2022
- 62Ireland2022
- 99Australia2018
- 93New Zealand2018
- 241Germany2016
- 50Portugal2014
- 199Poland2020
- 205Mexico2021
20 Names Similar to Jessica
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- Rebecca
- Danielle
- Brittany
- Ashley
- Kimberly
- Michelle
- Alyssa
Famous People Named Jessica
- Jessica Marie AlbaAmerican actress
- Jessica Claire BielAmerican actress
- Jessica Michelle ChastainAmerican actress
- Jessica Danielle AndrewsAmerican singer/songwriter
- Jessica Karen SzohrAmerican actress
- Jessica Louise OrigliassoAmerican singer
- Jessica Ann SimpsonAmerican singer
- Jessica Alice TandyEnglish,American actress
- Jessica Phyllis LangeAmerican actress
- Jessica Brooke CapshawAmerican actress
- Jessica Hilda MauboyAustralian pop singer
- Jessica Elizabeth SanchezAmerican pop singer
- Jessica Leigh StroupAmerican actress
- Jessica Louise "Jesy" Nelsonsinger of British girl group Little Mix
- Jessica EnnisHill, English Olympic heptathlete
- Jessica OlieCEO of This is Olie
- Sarah Jessica ParkerAmerican actress
- Jessica PimentelAmerican actress
- Jessica Grace Hansonsister of the Hanson brothers
- Jessica LecciaAmerican actress
- Jessica Rose BrownFindlay, English actress
- Jessica Sue DavisAmerican actress; twin brother Jesse Davis
- Jessica Lily "Jessie" Bridgesdaughter of actor Jeff Bridges
- Jessica Isabel Rowling Arantesdaughter of novelist J.K. Rowling
- Jessica Suzanne LowndesAmerican actress
- Jessica JungKorean,American singer, actress, businesswoman and former member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation
- Jessica SulaWelsh actress starring in ABC Family's "Recovery Road"
- Jessica MitfordEnglish author
- Jessica Jean (Schafer) SkubeAmerican family vlogger known as "Jesssfam"
- Jessica "Settie" GeeAmerican YouTuber of The Bucket List Family
- Jessica Jane Willisfirst child in family band The Willis Clan
- Jessica "Jess" Stout aka AphmauAmerican YouTuber
- Jessica OttBest Friend of YouTuber Jordan Frye
- Jessica "Jess" Bauer ConteYouTuber
- Jessica Wesson(born 1982) retired American Actress
- Jessica Morris (b. 1979) American actress
- Jessica Canseco (b. 1972) former wife of Jose Canseco
- Jessica Ashley (b. 1989) model & Playboy Playmate for June 2014
- Jessica Burciaga (b. 1983) American model & Playboy Playmate
- Jessica Pare (b. 1980) Canadian actress
- Jessica Marie McDonaldAmerican soccer player
Jessica in Pop Culture
- Jessica Jonesmain character on Marvel's show of the same name
- Jessica Drew aka Spiderwomancharacter in Marvel comics
- Jessicacharacter in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice"
- Jessica Fletchermain character on TV's "Murder, She Wrote"
- Jessica Rabbitcharacter in movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
- Jessica Moorecharacter on TV's "Supernatural"
- Jessica Darlingmain character in the Jessica Darling series by Megan McCafferty
- Jessica Goldmancharacter in Kenneth Lonergan's "This Is Our Youth"
- Jessica "Jess" Daymain character on TV's "New Girl"
- Jessica "Jessie" Prescottcharacter on TV's "Jessie"
- Jessica Glittercharacter on TV's "How I Met Your Mother"
- Jessica "Jessi" Ramsaycharacter in the "Baby,Sitters Club" series
- Jessica Sherawatcharacter in video game "Resident Evil: Revelations"
- Jessica Dauntcharacter in "Tiburon" (1935) by Kylie Tennant
- Jessica "Jess" Delaneycharacter in the "Mother,Daughter Book Club" series by Heather Vogel Frederick
- Jessica Wakefieldcharacter in the "Sweet Valley High" book series
- Jessica Ellischaracter on TV's "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," twin sister Janice Ellis
- Jessica Hambycharacter on TV's "True Blood"
- Jessica Lourdes Pearsoncharacter on TV's "Suits"
- Jessica Davischaracter in "Thirteen Reasons Why"
- Amelia "Amy " Jessica Pondcharacter on TV's "Doctor Who"
- Jessica "Jess" character on TV's "Misfits"
- Jessica DiLaurentisAlison Dilaurentis' mother in "Pretty Little Liars"
- Jessica "Jess"character in video game "Until Dawn"
- Jessica Danforthcharacter on TV's "Arrow"
- Jessica Alkirkfrom Lunar the Silver Star and its remakes
- Jessica Albertcharacter in video game 'Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King'
- Jessica Rileycharacter in film "Crazy, Stupid, Love"
- Jessicacharacter in "Rick and Morty"
- "Jessica" song by the Allman Brothers
- "Jessica" song by Regina Spektor
- "Let's Scare Jessica to Death" 1971 horror movie
- Jessica Cruz(aka Green Lantern), character in the DC Universe
- Jessica Lovejoya minor one,shot character from "The Simpsons"
- Jessica Hunterone of Mackenzie Hollister’s best friends and antagonist of “Dork Diaries”.