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Vashti

♀ Girl

Pronounced VASH-tie /ˈvæʃ.taɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Vashti, of likely Persian origin, often given as 'beautiful' or 'best.' She is the deposed queen in the biblical Book of Esther — a name we note for its biblical and Persian roots.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical queen's name: Vashti, likely 'beautiful,' appears in the Book of Esther (said 'VASH-tie'). Rare and regal.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Persian
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Vashti, of likely Persian origin, often given as 'beautiful' or 'best.' She is the deposed queen in the biblical Book of Esther — a name we note for its biblical and Persian roots.
U.S. rank (2025)#8823 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199518822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vashti is a Hebrew name of likely Persian roots ('beautiful; best'), borne by the queen deposed in the Book of Esther. For girls it reads as a regal, biblical name, rare in the U.S., which we note (said 'VASH-tie').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, regal, and historic.

Did you know? Vashti is the queen in the biblical Book of Esther, a name of likely Persian origin often read as 'beautiful; best' — a proud, historic pick, which we note (said 'VASH-tie').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Vashti — Hebrew/Persian; biblical queen in Esther

Variations

VashtyVastiVashtie

Nicknames

VashTi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vashti mean?

Vashti is a Hebrew name of likely Persian roots, often given as 'beautiful; best' — the queen in the Book of Esther.

How do you pronounce Vashti?

It's said VASH-tie /ˈvæʃ.taɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vashti a boy or girl name?

Vashti is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Vashti?

Vashti is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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