Find out how popular the first name Jessika has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jessika by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jessika is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jessika.

The history of the first name Jessika

The name Jessika is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, which means "to behold" or "to look upon." It is a feminine form of the biblical name Jesse, the father of David. The earliest known use of the name Jessika dates back to the 16th century in England and Germany.

The name Jessika is thought to have been introduced to England by German immigrants during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in the late 16th century. The spelling variation "Jessika" with a "k" became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in German-speaking regions of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jessika can be found in the 1598 edition of the Geneva Bible, where it appears as a variant spelling of the name Jesse. However, it was not widely used as a given name until the 17th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jessika. One of the earliest was Jessika Sophia Elers (1644-1683), a German writer and poet from Saxony. Another was Jessika Cornelia van Beverningk (1630-1677), a Dutch Golden Age painter from Gouda.

In the 18th century, Jessika Susanna Ackermann (1749-1812) was a German actress and playwright who performed in several prominent theaters in Berlin and Vienna. Jessika Henriette Westermann (1783-1849) was a German writer and translator known for her translations of works by Lord Byron and Walter Scott.

In more recent times, Jessika Kenney (1938-2020) was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions and television shows. Jessika Lehrmann (1920-2010) was a Swedish textile designer and artist known for her innovative tapestry and rug designs.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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