Vesna is of Slavic origin, specifically from the South Slavic languages like Serbian and Croatian. It translates to 'spring' in these languages, reflecting its seasonal inspiration. The name Vesna is often used interchangeably with Vesna as both refer to the same season but differ slightly in spelling based on the language they're written in. In some cultures, it might be considered a female name due to its association with femininity and fertility symbolized by springtime. However, it can also be used as a unisex name, given that it's simply a reference to a season rather than any gender-specific qualities. Vesna is often associated with freshness, renewal, and growth due to its seasonal inspiration. It typically has two syllables: Ve-sna, with the stress usually placed on the first syllable.
The name Vesna experienced its peak popularity between the years 1967 to 1982, with a high of 12 births in 1968 and again in 1971. However, after 1985, there was a significant decline in its usage, with only five or fewer births per year from 1986 onwards, until it reached a low of zero births between the years 1992 to 2010. There has been a slight resurgence since 2011, but the name remains far less popular than in its peak decades. Overall, there were 243 babies named Vesna from 1963 to 2023.