Vanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vanna is a name of Khmer origin that means 'color' or 'hue'. It has retained its form in modern Khmer and has historical ties to Cambodian culture. The name is recognized for its beauty and cultural significance, with no biblical relevance. It has gained popularity outside of Cambodia primarily in the late 20th century, with notable figures like Vanna White contributing to its recognition.
The name Vanna is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7951st out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4595th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3639th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3529th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11241st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2793rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6050th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3381st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vanna"
Pronunciation
/ˈvænə/
Origin
Khmer
Etymology
The name Vanna is derived from the Khmer word for 'color' or 'hue'. It is commonly used in Cambodian culture.
Meaning
color, hue
Language Evolution
Vanna (modern Khmer), Vanna (historical Khmer)
Historical Usage
Vanna has been used in Cambodia for many years, gaining recognition in Western cultures primarily in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Vanna (common variant), Vanne
Modern Popularity & Image
Vanna is perceived as a name that is unique and culturally rich, often associated with beauty and vibrancy.
Famous People
Vanna White, a well-known television personality and co-host of 'Wheel of Fortune'.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vanna"
"Vanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7951st of 16616 | 59 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4595th of 9107 | 66 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3639th of 9204 | 115 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3529th of 12526 | 221 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11241st of 19264 | 34 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2793rd of 27321 | 630 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6050th of 35406 | 321 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3381st of 30306 | 564 |
Regional Popularity of "Vanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Vanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
82.53% 3693rd/4475 |
47.67% 2476th/5194 |
41.48% 2620th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
69.06% 5154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
64.60% 4407th/6822 |
51.69% 3244th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.