US Popularity:3642
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:To behold; Foresight; Yehowah has added; God exists; I possess
Jessa is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. Meaning “to behold,” “foresight,” “Yehowah has added,” “God exists,” and “I posses,” this eye-catching name is a diminutive of the popular feminine name Jessica. Short and sweet, Jessa shares a length, sound, and meaning with Jessica’s more common nicknames of Jessy and Jessie, but has the distinction of being a little more unusual. It is, therefore, a great choice if you love the name Jessica but want baby to stand out on the playground.
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How Popular Is The Name Jessa?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jessa is currently #2719 on The Bump
Boy:Jessa is currently #1532 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jessa is currently #1843 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jessa is currently #3642 in U.S. births
Girl:Jessa is currently #2003 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2003
in 2023
- 294
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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