The nameJessika
Jessika is a girl's name, a variant spelling of Jessica.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Jessica, it comes from the Hebrew Yiskah, of debated meaning, and was popularised by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice.
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Jessika
Jessika in France
1982peak year (70 births)
850babies named Jessika in France since 1900
Jessika was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 390 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Jessika. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Jessika in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jessika mean?
Like Jessica, it comes from the Hebrew Yiskah, of debated meaning, and was popularised by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice.
What is the origin of the name Jessika?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Jessika a girl's or a boy's name?
Jessika is a girl's name.