Jesa is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God hears'. It is a variant spelling of the name Jesse, which was popularized by the biblical figure King David's father. Jesa gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been used as both a male and female given name.
The name Jesa experienced fluctuations in popularity between 1990 and 2010, with a total of 48 babies named Jesa born during this period.