Jessika
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jessika: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
Jessika is a modern variant spelling of Jessica, a name that ultimately traces back to the Hebrew Yiskah, meaning "to behold" or "foresight" – a biblical figure and the daughter of Haran. The form Jessica was famously coined by William Shakespeare for The Merchant of Venice, giving the name a lasting literary flair. Notable bearers include Jessika Van, an American actress known for her role in Awkward., and Jessika, a Swedish singer who competed in Melodifestivalen. While no major place is directly named after a Jessika, the name shares its root with Iscah in the Old Testament. In Scotland, the standard spelling Jessica has ranked among the top names for decades, but Jessika offers a distinctive twist, often chosen by parents who want a familiar sound with a unique visual identity.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #8093 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y