Jessyka
A feminine form of the Hebrew name "Jesse", meaning "gift" or "present".
Name Census estimates that about 419 living Americans carry the first name Jessyka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jessyka today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jessyka births was 1993 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jessyka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
419
~ 1 in 818,029 Americans
Peak year
1993
33 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2017 SSA rank
#17,004
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jessyka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jessyka from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 215 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jessyka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jessyka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jessykas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jessyka
The given name Jessyka is a variant spelling of the name Jessica, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. The name Jessica is derived from the biblical name Yěhōšūă', meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is gracious." The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition, where it was used as a feminine form of the masculine name Joshua.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jessica was relatively uncommon but did appear in various historical records and literary works. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th-century literary work "The Proverbs of Sermons" by Jacobus de Voragine, where a character named Jessica is mentioned.
The name Jessica rose to greater prominence during the Renaissance period, particularly in England and other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this time was Jessica Neville, an English noblewoman who lived in the 15th century and was known for her involvement in the Wars of the Roses.
In the 17th century, the name Jessica was used by the English playwright William Shakespeare in his famous play "The Merchant of Venice." The character Jessica, the daughter of the Jewish moneylender Shylock, played a pivotal role in the story and helped to popularize the name further.
Another noteworthy individual named Jessica was Jessica Duarte, a 16th-century Portuguese traveler and writer. She documented her experiences and observations during her travels through various parts of the world, providing valuable insights into the cultures and societies she encountered.
During the 18th century, Jessica Mitford, an English author and political activist, gained recognition for her writings and involvement in various social and political causes. Born in 1917, she was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and worked tirelessly to promote equality and justice.
In the 20th century, the name Jessica experienced a surge in popularity, with several influential figures bearing this name. One such individual was Jessica Tandy, an acclaimed British-American actress who won an Academy Award for her performance in the film "Driving Miss Daisy" in 1989.
People
Jessyka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jessyka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jessyka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jessyka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 419 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jessyka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 818,029 US residents.
Is Jessyka a common name?
We classify Jessyka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 432 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jessyka most popular?
The single biggest year for Jessyka was 1993, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jessyka is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jessyka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jessyka in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.