Meaning: Its source is Iscah, a Hebrew name meaning "He beholds."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Popularity: The name Jesica ranked 1394th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: William Shakespeare invented the modern name Jessica for Shylock's daughter in his play The Merchant of Venice. Though he may have intended it to denote a typical Jewish girl, the name has become popular with all ethnic groups.