Vanesa
v(a)-ne-sa
US Popularity:9391
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Butterfly
Help baby’s future take flight with the name Vanesa. This feminine name acts as a Spanish and Czech variant of the English name Vanessa. Believe it or not, this name was actually invented Gulliver’s Travels writer Jonathon Swift, who created it for the poem Cadenus and Vanessa to honor his lover Esther Vanhomrigh. After that, the name took off to become a popular name choice for people, from performers to writers, and even a genus of butterflies. For a name that celebrate your little one’s endless potential, the name Vanesa is sure to get the wind under their wings.
How Popular Is The Name Vanesa?
U.S. Births
Overall:Vanesa is currently #9391 in U.S. births
Girl:Vanesa is currently #5410 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#5410
in 2024
- 59
from 2023
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