Jessi
Hebrew
"behold or wealthy"
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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.
# 988 in the US
Jessi Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Jessi
- Jessica "Jessi" Ho (Hyunju), South Korean pop singer
- Jessica Leigh "Jessi" AlexanderAmerican country music artist
- Jessi Colterstage name of Mirriam Johnson, American country music artist
- Jessi CombsAmerican TV personality
- Jessica Shaia "Jessi" CruickshankCanadian TV personality
- Jessi FreyFinnish singer of band Velcra
- Jessi Jae JoplinAmerican singer of band The Ruckus
- Jessi Ruth KleinAmerican comedienne and TV personality
- Jessica Candice "Jessi" MileyDyer, Australian surfer
The name Jessi in Pop Culture
- Jessica "Jessi" Ramseymain character of "The Baby,Sitters Club"