Pure; butterfly; or a variant of Vanessa
Vanesha is a modern name likely formed as a variant of Vanessa or influenced by Sanskrit names. In some contexts, it is associated with the Greek-derived meaning of 'butterfly' via Vanessa, while in others it is used within South Asian communities as a creative elaboration.
Less common today
Vanesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,776 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
