Jessa
Meaning
variant/short form of Jessica, from Hebrew meaning 'God beholds'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jessa peaked in the 2010s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
52 people · the #64,892 first name in Brazil · median age 40
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Jessa
Most people given the name Jessa in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jessa deep dive
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