Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Vanessia
4 syllablesPeak year: 19618 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Vanessia's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Vanessia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vanessia |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
Vanessia through the decades
- Vanessia peaked in 1961, when 22 babies were named Vanessia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1982–1995), use of Vanessia has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.