The name Jessica, of Hebrew origin, means 'God sees' or 'God beholds'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, which translates to 'God sees'. This name gained significant popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, with its peak usage occurring in the 1980s and 1990s. Jessica is often associated with characters from literature and popular culture, such as Jessica Rabbit from the film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', and Jessica Wakefield, a character from the Sweet Valley Twins series of novels.
"Jessica was quite popular in 1990 with five babies sharing her name that year."