Vanessa

Pronunciation: [ v-uhn-EHS-uh ]

Boy Name #29,395 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Vanessa is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-uhn-EHS-uh.

Parents who love the name Vanessa often also consider Vada, Vallie, Vannie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,395
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Van Vay Vanie Vaneie

Also a Girl Name

Vanessa is also used as a girl name, ranked #335.

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Similar Names

Vada Vallie Vannie Van Valentine Vance Vann Valeria

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanessa

Is Vanessa a boy or girl name?

Vanessa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29395. As a girl name, it is ranked #335. Vanessa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Vanessa?

Vanessa is pronounced v-uhn-EHS-uh.

How popular is the name Vanessa?

Vanessa is currently ranked #29395 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Vanessa?

Common nicknames for Vanessa include Van, Vay, Vanie, and Vaneie.

Is Vanessa a common or rare name?

Vanessa is an uncommon name, ranked #29395 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Vanessa

Vanessa is a boy name .

Is Vanessa a boy or girl name? Vanessa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,395 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #335. Vanessa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Vanessa is currently ranked #29,395 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Vanessa include Van, Vay, Vanie, and Vaneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.