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Venecia

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Pronounced veh-NEH-see-ah /vɛˈnɛ.si.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish spelling of Venetia/Venezia — 'from Venice; of the Veneti', the people of northeastern ItalyLow

In 30 seconds: From Venice: Venecia is a Spanish Venetia — 'from Venice'. Lyrical, romantic, and warm (said 'veh-NEH-see-ah').
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningA Spanish spelling of Venetia/Venezia — 'from Venice; of the Veneti', the people of northeastern Italy
U.S. rank (2025)#10063 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 840

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019562025

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

Venecia is a Spanish spelling of Venetia/Venezia — 'from Venice; of the Veneti', the ancient people of northeastern Italy who gave the romantic canal-city its name. A lyrical, romantic place-name across Hispanic families (said 'veh-NEH-see-ah'; nickname Vene).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, from-Venice at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? Venecia is the Spanish form of Venezia/Venetia — 'from Venice; of the Veneti' (the people of northeastern Italy) — a lyrical, romantic place-name (said 'veh-NEH-see-ah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Venetia — place-name etymology

Variations

VenetiaVeneziaVenessa

Nicknames

Vene

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Venecia mean?

Venecia is a Spanish form of Venetia — 'from Venice; of the Veneti'.

How do you pronounce Venecia?

It's said veh-NEH-see-ah /vɛˈnɛ.si.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Venecia a boy or girl name?

Venecia is a girl's name.

How popular is Venecia?

Venecia is a rare name in the U.S.

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