Jessica
Pronunciation: [ j-EHS-ihk-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jessica first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 3,578 babies have been named Jessica in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jessica is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,613 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,613
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jessica
Jessica is a boy name .
Is Jessica a boy or girl name? Jessica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,613 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #574. Jessica is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jessica is currently ranked #39,613 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jessica include Jes, Jess, Jessy, Jessie, Ica, Icay, Icaie, Jey, Jeie, and Jeskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jessica include Jesse, Jessie, Jessiah, Jess . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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