Holding steady.
Popularity of Versa since 1886
Babies named Versa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Versa's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 56 |
| 1900s | 86 |
| 1910s | 189 |
| 1920s | 160 |
| 1930s | 89 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Versa is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1886. Its peak usage occurred in 1892, with just a handful of births. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but at extremely low levels, effectively vanishing from the top 1000. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a variant of Vera or a creative invention from the Latin word 'versus'. Because it has not ranked in any recent year, no top states can be identified. For parents seeking an unusual name with a vintage feel, Versa offers a distinctive choice, but its obscurity means it carries no established cultural or linguistic baggage.
Versa is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a variant of Vera, from Russian meaning 'faith', or as a feminine form of Verse, itself a modern invention. Alternatively, it could derive from the Latin 'versus', meaning 'turned' or 'against', though this is speculative. The name saw minor use in the late 19th century, with its peak in 1892, but never gained widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Versa
Names that share Versa's style, for a brother or sister.
