Yessica
Meaning of Yessica
The name Yessica is a beautiful and unique variation of the more commonly known name Jessica. Its origins can be traced back to Hebrew, where it means "foresight" or "wealthy." In Spanish-speaking cultures, Yessica is pronounced as yeh-SEE-kah (/ʝe̞ˈsi.ka̠/), while in English-speaking contexts, it is pronounced as YEHS-ih-kuh (/ˈjɛs.ɪ.kə/). Over the years, Yessica has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States. It peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s but has since become less common, with only 28 occurrences recorded in 2023, ranking at 4728. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Yessica remains an elegant choice for parents seeking a distinctive and culturally rich name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as yeh-SEE-kah (/ʝe̞ˈsi.ka̠/)
English
- Pronunced as YEHS-ih-kuh (/ˈjɛs.ɪ.kə/)
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Notable People Named Yessica
| Yessica Coraima Oviedo Pérez is a successful Dominican Republic freestyle wrestler with multiple medals at the Pan American Wrestling Championships, Bolivarian Games, and Central American and Caribbean Games. |
| Yessica Salazar is a Mexican actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won Nuestra Belleza Mundo México 1996 and represented Mexico at Miss World 1996. |
