UK girl's name
Jessyca
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "wealthy one" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jessyca is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jessyca popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2016. 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 13 living people in the UK are called Jessyca. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jessyca ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 girls were registered as Jessyca.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jessyca as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Jessyca mean?
Jessyca is a feminine given name with its origins tracing back to the Hebrew language. It is a variant spelling of the name Jessica, which is derived from the biblical name Iscah or Yiskah. The name Iscah is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as the daughter of Haran and the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor.
The name Iscah is believed to be related to the Hebrew word "yasak," which means "to look out" or "to behold." This suggests that the name Jessyca may have been associated with qualities such as perception, insight, or watchfulness in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jessyca can be found in the writings of the 12th-century Jewish philosopher and scholar Maimonides, who mentioned a woman named Jessyca in his work on Jewish law and ethics.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jessyca. One such person was Jessyca Duarte (1608-1678), a Portuguese writer and poet who gained recognition for her works during the Golden Age of Portuguese literature.
Another notable Jessyca was Jessyca Mullen (1892-1975), an American painter and sculptor who was part of the Modernist art movement in the early 20th century. Her works are displayed in various museums and galleries across the United States.
In the realm of music, Jessyca Flemming (1940-2005) was a renowned classical pianist and composer from Germany. She is celebrated for her interpretations of works by composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.
Jessyca Broussard (1918-2002) was a French resistance fighter during World War II who played a crucial role in the underground resistance against the Nazi occupation. She was awarded the Croix de Guerre for her bravery and contributions to the liberation of France.
In the field of science, Jessyca Kovalenko (1923-2018) was a pioneering Russian physicist known for her groundbreaking research in the field of nuclear physics. She made significant contributions to the development of nuclear reactors and the study of nuclear fission processes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jessyca. While the name has undergone various spellings and variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the Hebrew language and its association with qualities such as perception and insight.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jessyca over time
The chart below shows babies named Jessyca registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jessyca, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jessyca by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jessyca 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5551 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3225 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jessyca
- 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
Jessyca: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jessyca in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jessyca was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jessyca most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Jessyca in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jessyca?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "wealthy one" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Jessyca in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Jessyca across the 4 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.