Jessca

“To behold”

American origin · originated from the Hebrew name Yiskah (יסכה) in the Old Testament

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1603US 2023

597Births / yr

→Stable

5All-time births

📅 Since 199000

What does Jessca mean and where does it come from?

Jessca is a modern variant of the name Jessica, which originated from the Hebrew name Yiskah (יסכה) in the Old Testament. The name gained popularity through William Shakespeare’s play 'The Merchant of Venice'. While Jessca may not hold significant historical weight compared to its predecessor, it is

Cultural significance

Jessca has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of to behold.

Peak popularity

Reached #14916 in 1990 — currently #1603 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Jessca?

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

Jessca Grace

How popular is Jessca right now?

Holding steady — currently #1603 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#1603 · Top 1.2%

1990

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1603	597	▲ up 5 · +3% births
2022	#1608	577	▲ up 5 · +5% births
2021	#1613	547	▲ up 13303 · +10840% births
1990	#14916	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jessca

Best Year2023Rank #1603

Peak Count597

Average Rank#4935

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range1990 - 20234 years

The story of Jessca

Jessca is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1990. With 5 total births recorded, Jessca remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #14916 in 1990 to #1603 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Jessca in 1990:

Jessica Ashley Brittany Amanda Samantha

💎Jessca has only 5 total recorded births since 1990 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jessca?

Common

JesJeEssca

What names sound and feel like Jessca?

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

American · Derived from Jessica,

Jeneca

American · possessed of genius;

Jemica

American · English

Jerica

American · a variation of

Common questions about the name Jessca

What does the name Jessca mean?

Jessca means "To behold" — 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 Jessca?

Jessca 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 Jessca?

Jessca 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.

Is Jessca a common or rare name?

Jessca is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.

What are good nicknames for Jessca?

Jessca naturally lends itself to affectionate nicknames. Shortened versions based on the first syllable are most popular, and many parents also create unique pet names that feel personal to their family.