Vesta

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Pronounced VES-tuh /ˈvɛs.tə/High

Meaning: From the Latin Vesta, 'the hearth; the home-fire'; the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family (the counterpart of Hestia); we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The hearth; home: Vesta is the Roman goddess of the hearth. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VES-tuh'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowRoman, Latin

MeaningFrom the Latin Vesta, 'the hearth; the home-fire'; the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family (the counterpart of Hestia); we note the goddess

U.S. rank (2024)#17475 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,181

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

Vesta comes from the Latin Vesta, 'the hearth; the home-fire'; the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'VES-tuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a mythology name (also a large asteroid). Rare, the-hearth at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vesta is 'the hearth; the home-fire' in Latin — the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, served by the Vestal Virgins (the counterpart of Hestia) — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'VES-tuh').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Vesta — Roman mythology; goddess

Variations

Vestah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vesta mean?

Vesta is Latin for 'the hearth; the home-fire'; the Roman goddess of the hearth and home. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Vesta?

It's said VES-tuh /ˈvɛs.tə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vesta a boy or girl name?

Vesta is a girl's name.

How popular is Vesta?

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