What does the name Vasa mean?

Vasa is a girl name of Samoan origin meaning “Samoan word traditionally meaning ocean expanse”.

When was the name Vasa most popular?

Vasa has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Vasa?

Names similar to Vasa in origin and style include Losa, Sasa, Vaimoana, Fina, Sela.

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Vasa

girl name

Origin

Samoan

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“Samoan word traditionally meaning ocean expanse”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Vasa has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Vasa

Losa Sasa Vaimoana Fina Sela Seda

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