Jessyka is of American origin, derived from the German name Jessica, which means 'God beholds' or 'God sees'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century and has since been used as a unique alternative to its more traditional counterpart.
The name Jessyka had its peak popularity between 1989 and 1993, with a significant jump from 6 births in 1986 to 19 births in 1987. It then maintained a high frequency until 1994, after which it began to decline steadily. The most recent data available shows that the name's popularity has continued to decrease, reaching its lowest point since 1977 in 2017 with only 5 births recorded.