Vesta
Vesta is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “hearth, home fire.” Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family — one of the most important deities in Roman religion.
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how do you pronounce Vesta?
VES-tah
where does the name Vesta come from?
Vesta is usually linked with a root meaning to dwell, related to the Greek Hestia, though this is disputed: it may be a loanword or come from a root meaning to burn, and some scholars reject any link with Hestia.
The Vestal Virgins tended her sacred flame in the Forum. Vesta is also the brightest asteroid visible from Earth. The name embodies warmth, devotion, and the sacred center of the home.
how popular is this name?
Vesta has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 63 years since 1880. It peaked at #278 in 1894, and ranked #917 in 1942.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1942 | #917 |
| 1941 | #858 |
| 1940 | #762 |
| 1939 | #868 |
| 1938 | #731 |
| 1937 | #824 |
| 1936 | #757 |
| 1935 | #660 |
| 1934 | #635 |
| 1933 | #650 |
| 1930 | #641 |
| 1920 | #430 |
| 1910 | #374 |
| 1900 | #316 |
| 1894 | #278 |
| 1890 | #384 |
| 1880 | #367 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Vesta fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Vesta
Vesta was the virgin goddess of home and hearth in Roman religion. The asteroid 4 Vesta, about 525 kilometres across, was named after her when Heinrich Olbers discovered it on 29 March 1807.
who are famous people named Vesta?
- Vesta (Roman goddess of the hearth)
- Vesta Tilley (British music hall performer and male impersonator)
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what names go well with Vesta?
Sibling names that share Vesta's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Vesta
What does the name Vesta mean?
Vesta means “hearth, home fire”.
What is the origin of the name Vesta?
Vesta comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Vesta?
Vesta ranked #917 in the US in 1942, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1894, at #278, and it has spent 63 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Vesta a boy or girl name?
Vesta is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Vesta?
Vesta is pronounced VES-tah, with 2 syllables.
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