Jessicia

“wealthy”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1974US 2023

226Births / yr

→Stable

348All-time births

📅 Since 197200

What does Jessicia mean and where does it come from?

Jessicia is a variant spelling of Jessica, a name that gained popularity after Shakespeare used it in 'The Merchant of Venice.' It has been adopted in several English-speaking countries. The name Jessica is a form of Jehosephat in biblical terms which means 'to behold' in Hebrew. The spelling Jessic

Cultural significance

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

Peak popularity

Reached #3240 in 1987 — currently #1974 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Jessicia?

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

Jessicia Grace

How popular is Jessicia right now?

Holding steady — currently #1974 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1975–2023#1974 · Top 1.5%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1974	226	▲ up 5 · +10% births
2022	#1979	206	▲ up 5 · +17% births
2021	#1984	176	▲ up 7109 · +1856% births
1995	#9093	9	▼ down 2433 · -31% births
1990	#6660	13	▼ down 2405 · -32% births
1985	#4255	19	▲ up 1574 · +58% births
1980	#5829	12	▲ up 1206 · +50% births
1975	#7035	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jessicia

Best Year2023Rank #1974

Peak Count226

Average Rank#4851

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1975 - 20238 years

The story of Jessicia

Jessicia is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1972. With 348 total births recorded, Jessicia remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #7035 in 1975 to #1974 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Jessicia in 1987:

Jessica Ashley Amanda Jennifer Sarah

Jessicia by decade

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

Decade	Births
1970s	68
1980s ★	206
1990s	74

💎Jessicia has only 348 total recorded births since 1972 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jessicia?

Common

JesJeIcia

What names sound and feel like Jessicia?

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

American · A modern name

Jelicia

American · English

Jenascia

American · An invented name

Jermecia

American · English

Common questions about the name Jessicia

What does the name Jessicia mean?

Jessicia means "wealthy" — 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 Jessicia?

Jessicia 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 Jessicia?

Jessicia 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.

What sibling names go well with Jessicia?

Jessicia 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.

Is Jessicia a common or rare name?

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