Vanesa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #852 in 2002 with 271 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 271 births ranking #852. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 14.3%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 6,630 girls born was named Vanesa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.