Jessica
Meaning of Jessica
The name Jessica is a timeless and popular choice for baby girls, with a rich history and enduring charm. Originating from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "foresight" or "clairvoyance," Jessica was first popularized by William Shakespeare in his play "The Merchant of Venice." Pronounced JESS-i-kuh (/ˈdʒɛs.ɪ.kə/), this elegant name has been embraced across generations and cultures. In the United States, Jessica saw a remarkable surge in popularity from the 1970s through the early 2000s, peaking as the number one baby girl name multiple times during the 1980s and 1990s. Although its prevalence has waned in recent years, it remains a beloved classic. A common variation of Jessica is Jessie, offering a more casual alternative while retaining the name's inherent grace. With its literary roots and historical significance, Jessica continues to be a favored choice for parents seeking a name that combines beauty, strength, and tradition.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JESS-i-kuh (/ˈdʒɛs.ɪ.kə/)
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Notable People Named Jessica
| Jessica Chastain is an influential American actress and producer known for her feminist-themed work and has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career. |
| Jessica Marie Alba is an American actress and businesswoman who gained fame for her role in the television series Dark Angel. |
| Jessica Jung, also known as Jessica, is a Korean-American singer, actress, and businesswoman, best known for her time as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation and for her successful fashion brand Blanc & Eclare. |
| Jessica Biel - Jessica Claire Timberlake is an accomplished American actress, recognized with a Young Artist Award and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. |
| Jessica Ulrika Meir is an American NASA astronaut, marine biologist, and physiologist known for her research in diving physiology and behavior of animals, as well as for being part of the first all-female spacewalk. |
| Jessica Marie McDonald is an American professional soccer player for Racing Louisville FC and the United States women's national soccer team, who became a World Cup champion in 2019. |
| Jessica Ann Walter was an American actress known for her roles in film, stage, and television, including her iconic portrayal of Lucille Bluth on Arrested Development and her voice work on the animated series Archer. |
| Jessica Henwick - Jessica Yu-Li Henwick is a British actress, writer, and director known for her roles in Game of Thrones, Iron Fist, Love and Monsters, The Matrix Resurrections, and Glass Onion, as well as her BAFTA-nominated directorial debut Bus Girl. |
| Jessica Stewart Dismorr was a pioneering English painter and illustrator who was actively involved in various avant-garde art movements in London and was one of the few English painters of the 1930s to work in a completely abstract manner. |
| Jessica Lowndes is a Canadian actress and singer, recognized for her roles in 90210 and Hallmark Channel movies, as well as her co-production of the 2020 Lifetime Channel movie Too Close for Christmas with Chad Michael Murray. |
| Jessica Tandy - Jessie Alice Tandy was an accomplished English actress, known for her extensive work in stage productions and her award-winning performances in film and television, including her Academy Award-winning role in Driving Miss Daisy at the age of 80. |
| Jessica Brooke Capshaw is an American actress recognized for her portrayal of Jamie Stringer in The Practice and Arizona Robbins on Grey's Anatomy. |
| Jessica Ransom is a British actress and writer, recognized for her portrayal of Morwenna Newcross in Doc Martin and her work on The Amazing World of Gumball, for which she received a Children's BAFTA Award in 2015. |
| Jessica Marie Steffens is an accomplished American water polo player who won silver at the 2008 Olympics and gold at the 2012 Olympics, and played for Stanford University. |
| Jessica Jeane King is a former Democratic Wisconsin Senator and lawyer who briefly represented the 18th district. |
