Vasti

“beautiful” — Embodies a sense of beauty and strength

Persia origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#13357US 2023

7Births / yr

↓Falling

218All-time births

📅 Since 197300

What does Vasti mean and where does it come from?

Vasti (or Vashti) is derived from the Persian language and is known from the biblical story in the Book of Esther, where Vashti is the queen who defies King Xerxes. The name embodies a sense of beauty and strength. It has been used in Jewish communities since ancient times and remains known in vario

Cultural significance

Vasti has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Persia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of beautiful.

Peak popularity

Reached #8094 in 1988 — currently #13357 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Vasti?

Vasti works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Vasti Grace

How popular is Vasti right now?

Declining — down 48 spots — currently #13357 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#13357 · Top 9.9%

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1995

2000

2005

2010

2015

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#13357	7	▼ down 48
2015	#13309	7	▲ up 4214 · +40% births
2010	#17523	5	▼ down 5369 · -37% births
2005	#12154	8	▼ down 2005 · -11% births
2000	#10149	9	▼ down 1740 · -10% births
1995	#8409	10	▲ up 2339 · +43% births
1990	#10748	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Vasti

Best Year1995Rank #8409

Peak Count10

Average Rank#12236

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1990 - 20237 years

The story of Vasti

Vasti is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1973. With 218 total births recorded, Vasti remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #10748 in 1990, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13357 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Vasti in 1988:

Jessica Ashley Amanda Sarah Jennifer

Vasti by decade

Vasti peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	5
1980s	14
1990s	66
2000s ★	93
2010s	40

💎Vasti has only 218 total recorded births since 1973 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Vasti?

Common

VasVa

What names sound and feel like Vasti?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Vasti also consider these

Vashti

Persia (Iran) · beautiful, lovely

Hasti

Persian · Dignity

Vasthi

English · A meaningful name

Asti

Indonesian · First-born

Vasta

Finland · to grow, expand,

Vali

Persia · Persian

Swasti

India · Well-being, good fortune,

Vagmi

India · One who is

Common questions about the name Vasti

What does the name Vasti mean?

Vasti means "beautiful" — a name rooted in Persia tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Vasti?

Vasti is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Vasti have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Vasti?

Vasti originates from Persia tradition. Persia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Vasti trending right now?

Vasti is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Vasti a common or rare name?

Vasti is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.