UK girl's name
Jesi
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "abundance" or "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jesi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jesi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.
Jesi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Jesi. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jesi ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 girls were registered as Jesi.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jesi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Jesi mean?
The given name Jesi is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yĕshoshu'a, which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh saves." The name Yĕshoshu'a is a combination of two Hebrew words: "Yahweh" (the Hebrew name for God) and "yasha" (meaning "to save" or "to deliver").
Jesi is a shortened form of the name Yĕshoshu'a, which later became Yeshua in Aramaic and eventually evolved into the name Jesus in Greek and English. The name Jesi has been used throughout history, particularly in various Christian communities, as a reference to Jesus Christ.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jesi can be found in ancient Christian texts and manuscripts. For example, the name appears in the Codex Sinaiticus, a manuscript dating back to the 4th century AD, which contains a version of the Christian Bible in Greek.
Notable individuals who have borne the name Jesi throughout history include Jesi of Tyana (born c. 20 BC), a renowned Pythagorean philosopher and miracle worker in ancient Greece. Another prominent figure was Jesi the Deacon (fl. 6th century), a Christian monk and writer from the Byzantine Empire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jesi was relatively common among Christian communities in Europe. One notable bearer was Jesi of Nazareth (c. 1137-1187), a Franciscan friar and preacher from the Holy Land. In the Renaissance period, Jesi Giordano (1548-1600) was an Italian philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to the scientific revolution.
In more recent times, Jesi Bittencourt (1836-1914) was a Brazilian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the abolitionist movement in Brazil. Another notable figure was Jesi Armah (1901-1968), a Ghanaian educator and activist who advocated for women's rights and education in West Africa.
While the name Jesi has its roots in Hebrew and Christian traditions, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and communities around the world, often as a variant or derivative of the name Jesus or other related names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jesi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jesi 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 | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jesi
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jesi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jesi in the UK right now?
In 2017, Jesi was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jesi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Jesi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jesi?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "abundance" or "gift of God".
How many people are called Jesi in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Jesi across the 1 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.