UK girl's name
Jessicca
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "wealthy" or "God beholds".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jessicca is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jessicca popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4294, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 7 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2007. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Jessicca. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jessicca ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 7 girls were registered as Jessicca.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jessicca as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4294
2007
Births in 2007
4
Latest year
Peak year
1999
7 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Jessicca mean?
The name Jessicca originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, which means "to behold" or "to see." This name was first mentioned in the Book of Job, one of the oldest books in the Hebrew Bible, believed to have been written around the 6th century BCE.
In the Book of Job, Yiskah is mentioned as the daughter of Amos, a relative of Abraham. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for over two and a half millennia. The name later evolved into different variations, including Jessica and Jessicca, as it spread across various regions and cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jessicca can be found in the writings of the 12th century English philosopher and theologian, Robert Grosseteste. In his work titled "Hexaemeron," he mentions a character named Jessicca, indicating that the name had already gained popularity in medieval Europe by that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jessicca. One such figure was Jessicca Duarte (1903-1992), a renowned Brazilian actress and singer who rose to fame during the Golden Age of Brazilian radio and cinema in the 1930s and 1940s.
Another notable Jessicca was Jessicca Mitford (1917-1996), a British author, and political activist. She was part of the famous Mitford family and is known for her memoir "Hons and Rebels," which recounted her experiences growing up in an aristocratic household.
In the realm of literature, Jessicca Hagedorn (born 1949) is a celebrated Filipino-American novelist and playwright. Her works, such as "Dogeaters" and "The Gangster of Love," explore themes of cultural identity and diaspora.
Jessicca Lange (born 1949) is an American actress who has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. She is renowned for her performances in films like "Tootsie," "Blue Sky," and the acclaimed TV series "American Horror Story."
Lastly, Jessicca Wallmann (born 1991) is a Swedish professional tennis player who has achieved notable success on the WTA Tour, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 54 in the world in 2018.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Jessicca, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jessicca over time
The chart below shows babies named Jessicca registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jessicca, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2007, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jessicca by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jessicca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4115 | 26 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2436 | 12 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jessicca
- 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
Jessicca: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jessicca in the UK right now?
In 2007, Jessicca was ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jessicca most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 7 babies registered as Jessicca in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jessicca?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "wealthy" or "God beholds".
How many people are called Jessicca in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Jessicca across the 9 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.