God beholds or wealthy
A rare Italian variation of Jessica. It is believed to have been coined by William Shakespeare for the character in 'The Merchant of Venice', likely based on the biblical name Iscah.
Less common today
Gessica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,875 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Italian television personality and activist
Character in the opera 'Il mercante di Venezia' · Il mercante di Venezia
