Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) [1] is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found as the …

Apr 6, 2026 · Parents are showing the name “Jessica” and their children are pausing their tantrum to look around in confusion as they try to figure out who Jessica is.

Dec 11, 2025 · Learn about the name Jessica including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.

2 days ago · In 1987, 'Baby Jessica,' whose real name is Jessica McClure Morales, was miraculously rescued from a Texas well. Here's everything to know about where 'Baby Jessica' is now.

2 days ago · Jessica McClure Morales, who was made famous as "Baby Jessica" after her 1987 well rescue, was arrested in Texas following an alleged domestic disturbance.

Sep 20, 2025 · How many celebrities named Jessica can you think of? The famous Jessicas below have many different professions, including notable actresses named Jessica, singers named …

Apr 10, 2026 · The name Jessica is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means God Beholds. Click through to find out more information about the name Jessica on BabyNames.com.

2 days ago · Jessica McClure, now 40, was arrested on charges of family violence. She is best known as "Baby Jessica," rescued from a 22-foot well in the 1980s.

2 days ago · Jessica McClure Morales—known as baby Jessica after a dramatic 1987 rescue from a well—was arrested on charges of assault causing bodily injury in connection to an alleged “family …

Oct 6, 2024 · Shakespeare probably based it on the biblical name Iscah, which would have been spelled Jescha in his time. It was not commonly used as a given name until the middle of the 20th century.