Jessica is of Spanish and Hebrew origin, meaning 'God sees' or 'God beholds'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, reaching its peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. Variations of Jessica include Jessika, Jessie, Jesse, and Jessi. Some notable individuals named Jessica include American actresses Jessica Alba and Jessica Simpson, as well as Australian tennis player Jessica Moore.
The name Jessicia experienced a significant increase in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, peaking in 1986 with 27 births. However, it appears that this trend did not continue into the 1990s, as there was a substantial decrease in the number of babies named Jessicia from 1994 onwards.