Jessica

Meaning of Jessica

Jessica is thought to mean "God beholds" or "God looks."

Jessica has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jessica

Jessica has cooled off, slipping to #665 in 2025, down from a peak of #8 in 2000.

Notable people named Jessica

• Jessica Alba
  Actress and businesswoman
• Jessica Biel
  Actress and producer
• Jessica Simpson
  Singer and fashion designer
• Jessica Chastain
  Award-winning actress
• Jessica Lange
  Award-winning actress

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Questions about the name Jessica

What does the name Jessica mean?

Jessica means jessica is thought to mean "god beholds" or "god looks.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jessica a boy's or a girl's name?

Jessica is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jessica?

In 2025, Jessica ranked #665 for girls, down from #574 the year before.

When was Jessica most popular?

Jessica peaked at #8 in 2000.