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Yesica

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Pronounced YEH-see-kah /ˈjɛ.si.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish spelling of Jessica — a name coined by Shakespeare, likely from the Hebrew Yiskah, 'he beholds; foresight'Low

In 30 seconds: God beholds; foresight: Yesica spells Jessica — 'he beholds; foresight'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YEH-see-kah').
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningA Spanish spelling of Jessica — a name coined by Shakespeare, likely from the Hebrew Yiskah, 'he beholds; foresight'
U.S. rank (2025)#11900 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yesica is a Spanish spelling of Jessica — a name Shakespeare coined for The Merchant of Venice, likely from the Hebrew Yiskah, 'he beholds; foresight' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name across Hispanic families (the J reads as a soft Y; said 'YEH-see-kah'; nickname Yesi).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, he-beholds-and-foresight at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jessica was coined by Shakespeare, likely from the Hebrew Yiskah, 'he beholds; foresight' — Yesica is a Spanish spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'YEH-see-kah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Jessica — routes layered

Variations

JessicaYessicaJesica

Nicknames

Yesi

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If you like Yesica…

Jessica— the standard spelling
Yessica— a fellow spelling
Yesenia— a sound-neighbor Ye- Latina girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yesica mean?

Yesica spells Jessica — likely Hebrew 'he beholds; foresight'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yesica?

It's said YEH-see-kah /ˈjɛ.si.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yesica a boy or girl name?

Yesica is a girl's name.

How popular is Yesica?

Yesica is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jessica is more common.

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