Jessa
JES-uh
Jessa is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A diminutive of Jessica, a Hebrew name meaning 'God beholds' or 'God is gracious'.”. It currently ranks #2041 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.
What Jessa Means
“A diminutive of Jessica, a Hebrew name meaning 'God beholds' or 'God is gracious'.”
The Story of Jessa
This name echoes a grace that was always meant for your daughter, a quiet wisdom held close.
Jessa is a modern diminutive, blossoming from the ancient Hebrew name Jessica, which means 'God beholds' or 'God is gracious'. Its roots are entwined with biblical narratives, traveling through time to become a beloved form in English-speaking cultures, first recorded in the early 20th century.
When you whisper 'Jessa' to your sleeping child, it carries a gentle strength, a quiet knowing. It feels like a promise, like a guardian always watching over your daughter with grace. This is a name that will be carried with a natural ease, a bright smile on any playground.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Jessa Duggar
American television personality known for 19 Kids and Counting.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#572 in 2015
Total Births
6,381
First Recorded
1918
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