Yessika
ye-ssi-ka
US Popularity:10293
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Spanish
Meaning:To behold; God beholds; To see before
Yessika is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. It’s the Spanish version of the name Jessica and means “to behold,” “God beholds”, or “to see before.” It makes a strong choice if you want a name for your little one that reflects the ability to see beyond the surface and perceive the beauty and potential in everything. This name and its variants gained popularity in English-speaking countries after William Shakespeare used it in his play The Merchant of Venice for the character Shylock’s daughter, who is called Jessica. People of note who share this name include Yessika Salazar, a Colombian actress and singer.
Yessika Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2009
#13659
in 2009
+ 3907
from 2007
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