"she who looks out"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Jessi
Jessi is a variant spelling of Jessie, itself a diminutive of Jessica or a standalone form of Jesse. Jessica was coined or popularized by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice, possibly from the Hebrew Yiskah (she who looks out). Jesse comes from the Hebrew Yishai, meaning God exists or gift. The -i ending gives the name a fresh, contemporary feel compared to the traditional -ie.
Jessi peaked in the 1980s and 1990s alongside its variants Jessica and Jessie. The -i spelling adds a modern, youthful twist that appeals to parents who want the classic sound with a slightly more distinctive spelling.
The name gained wide recognition through pop culture, including singer Jessi J (Jessica Ellen Cornish) and various fictional characters. In Korea, the stage name Jessi is used by Korean-American rapper and singer Jessica Ho.
Historical Record
Jessi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 6,497 babies have been named Jessi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jessi is past its peak , currently ranked #3,275 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Korean-American rapper Jessi has popularized this spelling in East Asian pop culture
- Shakespeare may have invented the name Jessica for The Merchant of Venice in 1605
Jessi in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#3,275
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Peaked 1981
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Jessi
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Jessi (rapper)
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1988
Korean-American rapper and singer known for her powerful vocals and outspoken personality in K-pop
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Jessi J
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1988
British singer-songwriter known for Domino and Price Tag
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,275
- Total SSA Count
- 48
- Cultural Origins
- American English Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jessi
What does the name Jessi mean?
"she who looks out" (from Hebrew). Jessi is a variant spelling of Jessie, itself a diminutive of Jessica or a standalone form of Jesse. Jessica was coined or popularized by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice, possibly from the Hebrew Yiskah (she who looks out). Jesse comes from the Hebrew Yishai, meaning God exists or gift. The -i ending gives the name a fresh, contemporary feel compared to the traditional -ie.
What is the origin of the name Jessi?
Jessi has Hebrew, American, English, and Scandinavian origins. In Hebrew, it means "she who looks out".
Is Jessi a boy or girl name?
Jessi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3275. As a boy name, it is ranked #39803. Jessi is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Jessi?
Jessi is currently ranked #3275 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jessi?
Common nicknames for Jessi include Jess.
What are good middle names for Jessi?
Popular middle name pairings include Jessi Mae, Jessi Lynn, Jessi Rose, Jessi Ann, Jessi Claire, and Jessi Lee.
What are good sibling names for Jessi?
Names that pair well with Jessi as siblings include Katie, Lyla, Benny, Theo, Sadie, and Eli.
How many syllables does Jessi have?
Jessi has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jessi a common or rare name?
Jessi is an uncommon name, ranked #3275 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Jessi
Jessi is a girl name with American, English, and Scandinavian origins . The name means "she who looks out" in Hebrew .
Is Jessi a boy or girl name? Jessi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,275 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,803. Jessi is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jessi is currently ranked #3,275 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Jessi has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jessi include Jess. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jessi include Jessica, Jessie, Jessa, Jesse, Jesslyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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