Girl Name · Persian Origin
Vashti
Vashti is a girl baby name of Persian origin, meaning "Beautiful". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Vashti often also consider Vesta.
Vashti meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Persian naming roots help connect Vashti to related Persian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Vashti as V·A·S·H·T·I, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Vashti is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Vashti variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Vashtia, Vashtie, Vashtiy, Vasht.
- Nicknames: Vas and V.
- Middle names: Pair Vashti with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Vashti middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Vesta, Victor, Vester, Vestal, Vaughn — full picks on the sibling names for Vashti guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Vashti? Browse our names like Vashti guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Vashti
What does the name Vashti mean?
Vashti means "Beautiful" and is of Persian origin.
What is the origin of Vashti?
Vashti originates in Persian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Vashti?
Vashti has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Vashti a boy's or girl's name?
Vashti is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Vashti in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Vashti sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Vashti?
Names that share Vashti's sound and style include Vesta, Victor, Vester, Vestal, Vaughn.
What middle names pair well with Vashti?
Good middle-name fits for Vashti pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Vashti is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Vashti is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Vashti?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Vashti share its rhythm without rhyming — Vesta, Victor, Vester all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.