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Ventura

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Pronounced ven-TOO-rah /vɛnˈtu.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish ventura — 'good fortune; luck; happiness' (a short form of Buenaventura, 'good fortune'); from the Latin venire, 'to come'Low

In 30 seconds: Good fortune; happiness: Ventura is Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ven-TOO-rah').

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom the Spanish ventura — 'good fortune; luck; happiness' (a short form of Buenaventura, 'good fortune'); from the Latin venire, 'to come'

U.S. rank (2024)#9780 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1938

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ventura comes from the Spanish ventura — 'good fortune; luck; happiness' (a short form of Buenaventura, 'good fortune'); from the Latin venire, 'to come'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ven-TOO-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families (also a California place-name). Rare, good-fortune at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ventura is Spanish for 'good fortune; luck; happiness' (a short form of Buenaventura) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'ven-TOO-rah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Ventura — Spanish/Latin etymology

Variations

BuenaventuraVentura

Nicknames

Venti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ventura mean?

Ventura is Spanish for 'good fortune; luck; happiness' (a short form of Buenaventura).

How do you pronounce Ventura?

It's said ven-TOO-rah /vɛnˈtu.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ventura a boy or girl name?

Ventura is a boy's name.

How popular is Ventura?

Ventura is a very rare name in the U.S.