What does Vesna mean?
Vesna is the Slavic goddess of spring and renewal.
What does Nadya mean?
A Slavic short form of Russian Nadezhda ('hope'), from the Old Slavic word for hope. Used both as a nickname and an independent name.
Vesna vs Nadya
Which is more popular?
Vesna and Nadya are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Vesna | Nadya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Spring | hope |
| Origin | Slavic | slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | VES-nah | NAHD-yah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1963 | 0 |
| Peak year | 1968 (12) | 2006 (115) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Vesna
Nadya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Vesna | Nadya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | 190 |
| 2010s | 18 | 625 |
| 2000s | 0 | 951 |
| 1990s | 24 | 421 |
| 1980s | 66 | 226 |
| 1970s | 84 | 118 |
| 1960s | 41 | 47 |
| 1950s | 0 | 28 |
| 1940s | 0 | 31 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vesna or Nadya more popular?
Vesna and Nadya are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Vesna and Nadya?
Vesna means Spring (Slavic origin), while Nadya means hope (slavic origin).
Which name is older, Vesna or Nadya?
In US records, Vesna first appears in 1963 and Nadya in 0, so Nadya has the longer recorded history.