Jessi is a name of Hebrew origin that means "God sees". It is often associated with the biblical story of Jesse, who was the father of King David and the grandfather of King Solomon. Throughout history, the name Jessi has been popular among various cultures and has been used for both boys and girls. However, it is most commonly used as a female name today.
"Jessi peaked in popularity during the late 80s to early 90s, with a high of 62 births in 1993 and an average of over 50 births annually from 1987 to 1995. However, its usage has significantly decreased since then, with fewer than 10 births per year from 2014 onwards."