Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Vanecia

Name: Popularity of the name Vanecia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Vanecia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#17,501

Peak Rank

#5,484 (1992)

Total Babies

164

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1968

First Year

2008

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#5484

Peak Rank

164

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Vanecia

Vanecia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 17 Vanecias were born — ranking #5,484 that year. As of 2026, Vanecia ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 164 Vanecias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Vanecia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Vanecia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Venetia
Vanita
Vanish
Vanished
Venetian
Vania
Vanesa
Vanisher
Venita
Vinita
Venecia
Venia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanecia

What does the name Vanecia mean?

Vanecia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Vanecia in 2026?

In 2026, Vanecia ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Vanecia most popular?

Vanecia reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #5,484 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Vanecia most popular?

Vanecia has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Vanecia.

Is Vanecia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Vanecia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Vanecia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vanecia include Cristela, Armando, Korine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vanecia

Vanecia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 164 births in the dataset. Vanecia's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #5,484. Use the chart and map above to compare Vanecia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.