Vanessa
Baby name — meaning, origin & popularity
Girls
Starts with the letter V
3 syllables
7 letters
About the name Vanessa
Vanessa is a beautiful baby name. Below you'll find its likely gender, origin patterns, syllable structure and a curated list of similar names — everything you need to decide if Vanessa is the right fit for your baby.
Quick stats
- Typically used for
- Girls
- Popularity
- Moderately common
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vanessa mean?
Meanings vary by culture and history. Vanessa is most commonly associated with positive qualities — explore our app with your partner to dive deeper.
Is Vanessa a popular baby name?
Popularity changes by year and country. Use our directory to compare Vanessa with thousands of other names.
What names are similar to Vanessa?
Look at our 'Similar names' section above for ideas that share the same starting letter or feel.