God beholds or wealthy
A variant of Jessie or Jessica, Jessye is often considered a diminutive of Jane or a feminine form of Jesse. It carries the Hebrew connotation of foresight or abundance, popularized in this specific spelling by the legendary opera singer Jessye Norman.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jessye in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned American opera singer and recitalist
American singer-songwriter and educator
