Vanessia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationvah-NES-ee-ah / vɑːˈnɛsiəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: butterfly; English: derived from Vanessa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vanessia is a variant of Vanessa, which was created by the author Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. It is often associated with the butterfly due to its Latin roots. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Vanessia, while less common, reflects a similar charm and elegance.
Trend Summary
The name Vanessia is rare and has not shown significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vanessa
International Variants
- Vanessa (Spanish)
- Vanessa (Italian)
- Vanessa (Portuguese)
Famous people named Vanessia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vanessia was first seen in the United States in 1953. Vanessia has ranked as high as #1121 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Vanessia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vanessia (1959)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |