Rising since 2020, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Venecia since 1956
Babies named Venecia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 137 |
| 1990s | 148 |
| 2000s | 193 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Venecia is an exceedingly rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956. It reached its highest popularity in 2000, but even then it remained well outside the top 1000. As of 2025, it ranks 9457, with an average of 1 in every 160,727 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has shown signs of rising usage since 2020, possibly reflecting a broader trend of place-inspired names. Venecia has never been concentrated in any particular state, appearing sporadically across the country. The name is an Americanized spelling inspired by the Italian city Venice, which has lent its romantic and cultural cachet to modern naming practices.
Venecia is a feminine name derived from the Italian city of Venice (Venezia in Italian). It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century as a variant of the more common Venice or Venessa, likely influenced by the romantic allure of the city. The name has seen modest usage but never entered the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vene, Necia
Sibling names for Venecia
Names that share Venecia's style, for a brother or sister.
