Jessia
Every Jessia since 1976 — 676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jessia
Jessia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,285 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 676 American babies have been named Jessia. Its peak came in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jessia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jessia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,285 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,362 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,231 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,085 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,020 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,491 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,638 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,501 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,156 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,881 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,102 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,463 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,017 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,241 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,810 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,195 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,061 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,903 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,670 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jessia in 2025?
Jessia ranked #7,285 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jessia?
676 babies have been named Jessia in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jessia most popular?
Jessia peaked in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Jessia a boy or girl name?
Jessia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jessia rising or falling?
Jessia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.