Jessa
j(es)-sa
US Popularity:3191
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:To behold; Foresight; Yehowah has added; God exists; I possess
Jessa is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. Meaning “to behold,” “foresight,” “Yehowah has added,” “God exists,” and “I posses,” this eye-catching name is a diminutive of the popular feminine name Jessica. Short and sweet, Jessa shares a length, sound, and meaning with Jessica’s more common nicknames of Jessy and Jessie, but has the distinction of being a little more unusual. It is, therefore, a great choice if you love the name Jessica but want baby to stand out on the playground.
Jessa Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jessa is currently #2767 on The Bump
Boy:Jessa is currently #1896 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jessa is currently #3191 in U.S. births
Boy:Jessa is currently #8778 in U.S. births
Girl:Jessa is currently #3269 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3269
in 2022
- 826
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Jessa, February 2019
Behind the Name, Jessica, June 2023
Behind the Name, Iscah, May 2020
Name Doctor, Jessa (1)
Name Doctor, Jessa
Name Doctor, Jessa (2)
Ancient Hebrew Research Center, Smith's Bible Dictionary - I
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