Jessica as a Female Name
Jessica is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Jessica for a girl get a name with a clear Hebrew (literary coinage) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Jessica means “to behold, foresight” and is of Hebrew (literary coinage) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Jessie, Jess, Yiskah, Iscah, Jessika.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Jessica across all genders, see the complete Jessica name meaning.
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Is Jessica a girl's name?+
Jessica is most commonly a girl's name. It means “to behold, foresight” and is of Hebrew (literary coinage) origin.
What does Jessica mean?+
Jessica means “to behold, foresight” and originates from Hebrew (literary coinage).