UK girl's name
Gessica
A feminine Latin name derived from the name Jessica, meaning "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gessica is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gessica popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Gessica. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gessica ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Gessica.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gessica as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Gessica mean?
The name Gessica is believed to have originated from the Italian language. It is a variant spelling of the name Jessica, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua or Yeshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is salvation."
The earliest recorded use of the name Gessica dates back to the Renaissance period in Italy, where it was a common variant spelling of Jessica among Italian families. The name gained popularity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, thanks to its biblical roots and association with Jesus Christ.
One of the earliest recorded individuals named Gessica was Gessica Tornielli, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists such as Sandro Botticelli.
Another notable individual named Gessica was Gessica Verdi, the daughter of the renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. She was born in 1837 and played a significant role in preserving her father's legacy after his death in 1901.
In the 16th century, Gessica Cambi was a prominent Italian writer and poet who authored several works on religion and philosophy. Her works were widely read and influential during the Italian Renaissance.
Gessica Boccaccio, born in 1313, was an Italian author and poet best known for her collection of novellas titled "The Decameron." Her works are considered a landmark in Italian literature and have influenced countless writers over the centuries.
In the 19th century, Gessica Garibaldi, born in 1807, was an Italian patriot and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Italian unification movement. She was the wife of the famous Italian general and politician, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and actively supported his efforts to unite the Italian states under a single kingdom.
While the name Gessica has its roots in Italy and the Italian Renaissance, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries where it is often spelled as Jessika or Yessica.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gessica over time
The chart below shows babies named Gessica registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gessica, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gessica by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gessica was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Gessica
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Gessica: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gessica in the UK right now?
In 2018, Gessica was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gessica most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Gessica in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gessica?
A feminine Latin name derived from the name Jessica, meaning "prosperous".
How many people are called Gessica in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Gessica across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.