Vashti, of Persian origin, translates to "good, beautiful". This distinctive name has its roots in ancient history, being the name of the Queen of Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) in the Book of Esther from the Old Testament. Vashti is also recognized as a goddess in Zoroastrianism, embodying beauty and love.
The name Vashti experienced significant fluctuations in popularity throughout the years with a total of 2334 births recorded from 1882 to 2023. The name peaked during World War I and II, with 34 births in 1918 and 40 births in 1940 respectively. However, it has since become less common, with only 8 births reported in 2020 and 15 births in 2023.