Jessicah

Meaning

To behold or God beholds

A rare spelling variation of Jessica, which was likely coined by William Shakespeare for a character in 'The Merchant of Venice'. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Iscah, meaning 'to behold' or 'foresight'.

Popularity

Less common today

Jessicah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,796 in 1992.

Births over time

US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).

Famous Namesakes

Jessica ShylockFictional
The daughter of Shylock in the play The Merchant of Venice · The Merchant of Venice
Jessica ChastainCelebrity
Academy Award-winning actress
Jessica AlbaCelebrity
Actress and entrepreneur
Jessica SimpsonMusician
Pop singer and fashion designer
Jessica RabbitFictional
Iconic animated character · Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Jessica FletcherFictional
Mystery novelist and amateur detective · Murder, She Wrote