NAME PROFILE
Venessa
Venessa is a variant of the name Vanessa, which is believed to have originated from Jonathan Swift's poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa.' The name is thought to mean 'butterfly,' symbolizing beauty and transformation. Venessa embodies grace and charm, often associated with a creative and nurturing personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,767 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1984 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1952 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 26%TX — 26%NY — 23%IL — 15%FL — 11%
Notable People
Vanessa Williams (Singer and Actress, *Miss America 1984*) · Vanessa Paradis (French Singer and Actress) · Vanessa Hudgens (Actress, *High School Musical* series) · Vanessa Redgrave (Actress, *Atonement*) · Vanessa Kirby (Actress, *The Crown*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NessaVenny
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