Jessaca

“A beloved name with deep roots”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1697US 2023

503Births / yr

→Stable

179All-time births

📅 Since 197200

How to pronounce Jessaca

JES·AK·uh

/ˈdʒɛs.ˈæk.ə/ · stress on JES · 3 syllables

“A beloved name with deep roots”

American origin · Girl name

What does Jessaca mean and where does it come from?

Jessaca is a modern spelling variation of the name Jessica, which is of Hebrew origin (יֵשַׁע). Jessica gained popularity in the 16th century, being created by Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name often means 'foresighted' or 'to behold'. The alteration in spelling to 'Jessaca'

Cultural significance

Jessaca has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a beloved name with deep roots.

Peak popularity

Reached #4941 in 1980 — currently #1697 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Jessaca?

Jessaca works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jessaca Grace

How popular is Jessaca right now?

Holding steady — currently #1697 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1980–2023#1697 · Top 1.3%

1980

1985

1990

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1697	503	▲ up 5 · +4% births
2022	#1702	483	▲ up 5 · +7% births
2021	#1707	453	▲ up 12055 · +8960% births
1990	#13762	5	▼ down 6416 · -44% births
1985	#7346	9	▼ down 2405 · -40% births
1980	#4941	15	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jessaca

Best Year2023Rank #1697

Peak Count503

Average Rank#5193

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1980 - 20236 years

The story of Jessaca

Jessaca is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1972. With 179 total births recorded, Jessaca remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4941 in 1980 to #1697 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Jessaca in 1980:

Jennifer Amanda Jessica Melissa Sarah

Jessaca by decade

Jessaca peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	35
1980s ★	91
1990s	47
2000s	6

💎Jessaca has only 179 total recorded births since 1972 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jessaca?

Common

JesJeAca

What names sound and feel like Jessaca?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jessaca also consider these

American · Modern English

Jeesica

American · to behold

Jermica

American · A beloved name

Jerryca

American · A modern variation

Tessica

American · Combination of the

Common questions about the name Jessaca

What does the name Jessaca mean?

Jessaca means "A beloved name with deep roots" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Jessaca?

Jessaca is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Jessaca?

Jessaca originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Jessaca?

Jessaca is a three-syllable name pronounced JH EH1 S AE1 K AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Jessaca?

Jessaca pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.