God beholds or wealthy
A variant spelling of Jessica, a name first introduced by William Shakespeare in 'The Merchant of Venice'. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Iscah, meaning 'to behold' or 'foresight'.
Less common today
Jesica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #933 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Argentine model and dancer
Subject of a high-profile medical ethics case
