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Jessica

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Meaning and origin
Jessica is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `God Watches`.

Where is it used?
The name Jessica is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Jessika (In English (Modern))

If it's too long people might use
In English: Jess

For the opposite sex use:
In English and in the bible: Jesse (M)

See also
In English: Jessie (B)

Extra information:
From Old English.

What Jessica`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's very pretty and it's easy to say. You can also create lots of nicknames out of this, Jess, Jessie ect.
The worst thing about the name:
Sometimes, characters in books are called Jessica and the author usually makes them sounds REALLY snobby.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Claire
Extra information:
I love my name and it is very pretty.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's such a pretty name, and has the literary history of Shakespeare - not many can say that. :)
The worst thing about the name:
It was so popular when my daughter was born that she's now nicknamed to be told apart from the other Js in her class.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Lauren, Nicole, or Michelle were on the list.
Extra information:
It's perfect for my daughter - God watches her well. She's an Amazing child and blessing! :)
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It has a beautiful sound AND meaning (God exists/sees)
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I'd name my daughter Jessica.
Extra information:
I'm glad my mom has such good taste :)
The best thing about the name Jessica:
its unique...
The worst thing about the name:
i dont like it as jessica, jess is better!
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I like it as Jess so I'd keep it
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Its a sweet name!
The worst thing about the name:
Sometimes I get called Jeff instead of Jess and Jennifer too. which I hate.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Hmmm, I'd pick Maddison :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
jiao ni wo mo fo zhang nao
The worst thing about the name:
MY ANGEL AND MY GIRLS MY SUNSHINE
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
GIRLS' GENERATION MAKE YOU FEEL THE HEAT
Extra information:
YOU BETTER RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN NAN JAO MEI EOPSEO MANEUN EOPSEO
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's simply beautiful. A name you just can't have...without having something super extraordinary about you
The worst thing about the name:
People believing that they have to shorten it :p
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I'd wonder why its not
Extra information:
GOD WATCHES! i love it **,
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's simply beautiful. A name you just can't have...without having something super extraordinary about you
The worst thing about the name:
People believing that they have to shorten it :p
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I'd wonder why its not
Extra information:
GOD WATCHES! i love it **,
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's simply beautiful. A name you just can't have...without having something super extraordinary about you
The worst thing about the name:
People believing that they have to shorten it :p
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I'd wonder why its not
Extra information:
GOD WATCHES! i love it **,
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's simply beautiful. A name you just can't have...without having something super extraordinary about you
The worst thing about the name:
People believing that they have to shorten it :p
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I'd wonder why its not
Extra information:
GOD WATCHES! i love it **,
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's simply beautiful. A name you just can't have...without having something super extraordinary about you
The worst thing about the name:
People believing that they have to shorten it :p
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I'd wonder why its not
Extra information:
GOD WATCHES! i love it **,
The best thing about the name Jessica:
the best thing about jessica is that it makes me who i am and i cant see me having another name, i love my name
The worst thing about the name:
well people call you jess or jessie but not many so it doesnt really bother me so when they call me one of those name it doesnt really bother me
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i would die if my name wasnt jessica!!!!!
Extra information:
its an amazing name and its really not that comman i only know like 4 other jesscias and some spell it different
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It make me, me. If i wasn't called Jessica I would be a completely different person. It isn't too popular, I have met a few people with the name but not many.
The worst thing about the name:
People shortening it to Jess or Jessie, thats not my name it really annoys me when people call me Jess so i loudly add ICA when called Jess. I was once bullied because a celeb that no one liked was called Jessica so they made fun of me, but that didn't last too long.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I wouldn't be me, it makes me who i am.
Extra information:
I would never change it, i love it!!!! I would tell everyone to name their girls Jessica but i don't wanna make it too popular and common, i like having a name that not many people have.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
is that no one has it
The worst thing about the name:
everyone calls me jess and it winds me up because thats not my name !!!!
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i would of called my first daughter it
Extra information:
everyone likes it
The best thing about the name Jessica:
the meaning is so me god washes me every day and i had health promblems so god sees that i am am healed and helthey
The worst thing about the name:
it so popular but i love it and i even made up a nick name jazy
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i would have name my first daughter Jessica
Extra information:
it is who i am and i wont cant change my name because i love it so much
The best thing about the name Jessica:
the meaning is so special God Watches. Also I read that Shakespeare made our name famous by using it in one of his plays.
The worst thing about the name:
Too Common and many people confuse me and call me Jennifer or Yesenia.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
the only other name that I would like would probably be the name I have picked out for when I have a daughter, which I won't post here...not trying to make that name common ;)
Extra information:
I know 6 girls who share my first and last name. Too bad my last name is too common as well.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
it's a pretty name and no one pronounces it wrong
The worst thing about the name:
common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i would probably be more boring, cuz i am more outgoing to avoid being judged by how generic my name is.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It is awesome!!!!! And a very pretty name.. (:
The worst thing about the name:
That everybody has the darn name.....
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I wouldn't look around the room when everybody yells Jessica when five of them are in the room...
Extra information:
Name your babies Jessica because it means god watches so god will watch over your child like he does me.... (:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
the meaning
The worst thing about the name:
VERY common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
nt jessica..
Extra information:
its a nice name but to common...
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It sounds good with lots of surnames
The worst thing about the name:
It is VERY VERY VERY common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
it would be jess
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Ilove word jessica
The worst thing about the name:
nothing at all
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
jessi
Extra information:
jessica good name relley cool
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Its my name..!
The worst thing about the name:
Everyone has it. I have about 6 or 7 friends with my name :(
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I wouldnt be technically and I think people would miss me
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
I love the meaning of it :)
The worst thing about the name:
The only thing is that it is very common so I don't know if people are talking to me or not.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
My favorite names are Brianna and Destiny
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It is a nice name
The worst thing about the name:
I wish it were more unique
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Nicole or Elizabeth
Extra information:
I wish there were some better nicknames for the name Jessica because I get called Icka because there were so many Jessica's where I live && I got stuck with the ugliest nickname of them all.. well maybe not, another Jessica I know was called Jello lol
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Everyone i know with this name are kind and down to earth,and are funny
The worst thing about the name:
nothing it is great to use the full name or shorten it to Jessie or Jess
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i love my name nothing else i would like
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
most jessica's other then myself are rather snobby
The worst thing about the name:
too popular of a name.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
it would be serenity.
Extra information:
i hate my name.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
it has a cool prounce and really people do nt get my name messsed up but somitimes its just col all the different names they call you
The worst thing about the name:
really nothing people just get jelous of our name lol:}
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
well really i only like my name so i hardely never pay attention on names that people call me or something
Extra information:
o and for the people who dont have my name lozers!!!!! jkjk viva la raza!!!!!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
i feel like its classy.
The worst thing about the name:
so common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i guess i would be someone else
Extra information:
my dad named me after a song. thats cool
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Easy to spell and common
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Jessie or Jennifer, what is up with that?
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I'd like Tiffany
Extra information:
Please don't call me Jennifer! My dad calls me Jessinie...pretty clever...
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's better than the name Olga!!!
The worst thing about the name:
There are a ton of Jessica's and sometimes you don't know if someone is talking to you or the Jessica beside you.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I would want it to be Lena.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
it's beautiful...it makes me feel like a princess!
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I would be upset, i LOVE my name
Extra information:
a lot of people do call me Jennifer, which is the WORST name on the planet but they are stupid
The best thing about the name Jessica:
it has a cool meaning and it sounds good.
The worst thing about the name:
I don't like it when people call me jessie
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i would have been a madaline
Extra information:
Jessica is a cool name!!!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
everyone knows how to spell it!! makes things easier.
The worst thing about the name:
being called Jennifer! what is up with that?
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
sadly....Jennifer....lol...wish i was kidding.
Extra information:
WHY DO WE ALWAYS GET CALLED JENNIFER!!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It sounds prefessional
The worst thing about the name:
I HATE being called Jessie or Jennifer...
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Well, It is....
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
its POPULAR!!!!!
The worst thing about the name:
its too popular and most people like it. and all my school years i always have a jessica in my class all the time and the teacher has to called me by my surname in the class. and hate being called Jessie.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
my mum always like the girls name jessica. it was the first girls name she pick off because she like it so much that she had a girlc she was giong to call it jessica.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It has a beautiful meaning!
The worst thing about the name:
Way to common and not very pretty sounding!
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I don't know never thought about it!
Extra information:
I wish people wouldn't use it sooo much!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
most people like it
The worst thing about the name:
i dont really like it
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
nancy
Extra information:
i like jessica better then nancy i like to be called jess
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's beautiful and strong and has a great ring to it when it's spoken.
The worst thing about the name:
People call you Jennifer and also give you nicknames like Jessie (I hate Jessie!!!, lol)
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I would be totally different person
Extra information:
If you are naming your baby Jessica, it sounds perfect with pretty much every last name in the book.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Easy for people to remember
The worst thing about the name:
Far far too common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Its an awesome name!!!
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Jessy
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I wouldnt change my name for the world!!!
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
that it sounds good and i like it alot
The worst thing about the name:
alot of sluts are name jessica
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
i would probably have a relavent name like ashleigh
Extra information:
JESSICA ROCKS!!!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Its so pretty and feminine and has more than one nickname so you can choose!
The worst thing about the name:
Jessie is one of the nicknames..eww...
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I would be sad
Extra information:
It was ranked #1 four times! Go Jess's!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's a sophisticated name, and I love my nickname, Jess. I think it sounds just as nice as Jessica
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Jennifer or Stephanie!
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
It would have been Jeremy if I was a boy.
Extra information:
It's the best name ever!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
having the nice name jess.
The worst thing about the name:
its a very popular name.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
it is jessica.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
it lets guys know that i put out
The worst thing about the name:
it lets guys know that i put out
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
guys would not know i put out
Extra information:
i have stds all of them
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's easy to say and spell. and it also has a wonderful meaning.
The worst thing about the name:
Too common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I wouldn't be me.
Extra information:
If i didn't have this name and i had to pick one....it would be Ainsley.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's pretty and it sounds cool
The worst thing about the name:
Its a very common name
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
It would be ina... Lol! Yes I know...
Extra information:
I always get called Jennifer or Stephanie
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's simply a beautiful strong name
The worst thing about the name:
Sometimes people call me Jennifer and they sound nothing alike I just don't understand it but get it more than most would think.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
and I was a boy I would have been named Johnathan. But I can't imagine being anything else. Now yes I do have 2 Jessica's in one of my college classes but we are all unique. I'm pregnant myself and want to my child boy or girl to have a name that you don't hear everyday or all day but I glad my father named me Jessica. I love my name.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
everyone knows how to spell it
The worst thing about the name:
their are so many girls with the same name
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
no
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It is a beautiful name, much better than Jessie, but can be shortened to Jessie if wanted.
The worst thing about the name:
When I was younger I was called a few times, by family, 'Messica'. Jessica was VERY common when I younger, but for a few years, instead of going by 'Jessica B.', I went by my middle name.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I probably wouldn't have gone by my middle name for a few years and I wouldn't have my nickname 'Jess' if my name wasn't Jessica.
Extra information:
Jessica is a lovely name, I like the fact that sounds cool but not immature (like a lot of names used now) and has two good nicknames 'Jess' and 'Jessie'.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Its sounds nice i love it.
The worst thing about the name:
Its to popular around my area
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
well when i was little my nickname was messyjessy because of a silly game we used to play
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
its feminine
The worst thing about the name:
it is so unoriginal and common...just like amanda, tiffany, sarah, stephaine...
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Well..I suppose my nickname wouldn't have been Messy Jessie as a child.
Extra information:
Please take the time to pick something more interesting and not common!!!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
that i'm puertorrican
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
no
Extra information:
I LOVE MY NAME
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Although it is a common name, just to sit and think about it...Jessica is a neat name! Say it over and over and think about it!
The worst thing about the name:
ALOT of people are named Jessica
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I wouldn't sometimes be called Jessica Rabbit
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's a pretty
The worst thing about the name:
too common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
um. . not really. .
Extra information:
some people tend to think that I'm Jennifer too?
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It is aesthetically pleasing to say.
The worst thing about the name:
I am hardly ever Jessica, usually Jennifer or Rebecca.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Possibly, each name has an energy of its own.
Extra information:
A really lovely name I have never regretted having.
The best thing about the name Jessica:
No one ever forgets my name
The worst thing about the name:
People think it is okay to call me Jessie which sucks
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
There would have only been 2 Jessica's in my class instead of 3
Extra information:
Jessica was a popular name when I was born but I rarely hear babies being called Jessica now
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It so easy to say and spell
The worst thing about the name:
EVERBODY's named Jessica. At one time there were 4 in one of my classes!
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I wouldnt have sooo many friends with the same name.
Extra information:
It is such a great name!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Everyone knows how it's spelled.
The worst thing about the name:
Growing up there were 4 Jessicas in my grade in school. It was a common name in 1978 apparently
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:

Extra information:
I love my name even more now that I'm older!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It has a variety of nicknames and no one can make fun of it!
The worst thing about the name:
Its pretty common
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
Yes, I wouldnt be me. Jessica is me...
Extra information:
My mother wanted to name me Amber... IM SO GLAD SHE DIDNT!
The best thing about the name Jessica:
You can find lots of things in stores with your name on it.
The worst thing about the name:
EVERYONE is named Jessica. ugh.
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
I don't think so
Extra information:
I wish my parents had had a bit more imagination
The best thing about the name Jessica:
It's not a name people mispronounce
The worst thing about the name:
You never know which one they're talking to!
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
My daughter's names... Kaelyn and Maegan... Because I have such a common name, I wanted to give them something different!
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
I�ve got heaps of nickmames, such as Jess, Jessie, Jessi ... u can sound cute and sophisticated...just me lol
The worst thing about the name:
when ppl for example germans try to pronounce it (yessica)
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:

Extra information:
geat name
The best thing about the name Jessica:
Everyone knows how to spell it.
The worst thing about the name:
people always call me Jennifer
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
no
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jessica:
I have friends with the same name!!!
The worst thing about the name:
when someone yells your name and it wasnt for you it was for someone named exactly like you!!!
If my name wasn`t Jessica....:
no just that i would have another name!!
Extra information:
yeah i will never change my name i love it because its so me!!!!!!!!

More `Jessica` links
Jessica as abbreviation
Actors named Jessica
Jessica in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Jessica

The name Jessica appears in the name list top 1000 for both male and female. Below you can find the statistics for both sexes.

Jessica as a boys name
Jessica doesn`t appear in 2007`s top-1000 name list.
The last time Jessica appeared in the top-1000 was 17 years ago, in 1991. It ranked #973 in that year. . 1980 was a `top year` for the name Jessica. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #782. The last time Jessica appeared among the most common names was in 1980. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
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1991	973
1990	865
1980	782
1970	---
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1900	---
1890	---
1880	---

Jessica as a girls name
Jessica appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 42. In the last 128 years Jessica has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 20 times and reached the top-10 12 times. 1995 was a `top year` for the name Jessica. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #1. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	42
2006	32
2005	27
2004	21
2003	18
2002	16
2001	11
2000	8
1999	9
1998	8
1997	2
1996	2
1995	1
1994	1
1993	1
1992	2
1991	2
1990	1
1980	3
1970	98
1960	405
1950	399
1940	920
1930	---
1920	---
1910	821
1900	770
1890	627
1880	705