Jessi

Hebrew

"behold or wealthy"

Jessi Origin and Meaning

The name Jessi is a girl's name.

Jessi is a diminutive form of Jessica, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "to behold" or "God beholds." This short, sweet variation emerged in the late 20th century as an independent given name, offering a casual, friendly alternative to the more formal Jessica. Jessi's popularity peaked in the 1980s and 1990s when Jessica ranked among the top baby names in many English-speaking countries. This variant has a youthful, approachable quality that retains its charm into adulthood. The spelling with an 'i' ending gives it a perky, modern feel compared to the 'ie' or 'y' variants. Jessi strikes a balance between familiarity and individuality, recognizable without being overly common in its specific form.

Jessi Rank in US Top 1000

# 988 in the US

Famous People Named Jessi

• Jessica "Jessi" Ho (Hyun ju), South Korean pop singer
• Jessica Leigh "Jessi" Alexander American country music artist
• Jessi Colter stage name of Mirriam Johnson, American country music artist
• Jessi Combs American TV personality
• Jessica Shaia "Jessi" Cruickshank Canadian TV personality
• Jessi Frey Finnish singer of band Velcra
• Jessi Jae Joplin American singer of band The Ruckus
• Jessi Ruth Klein American comedienne and TV personality
• Jessica Candice "Jessi" Miley Dyer, Australian surfer

The name Jessi in Pop Culture

• Jessica "Jessi" Ramsey main character of "The Baby,Sitters Club"