Vasilisa
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Dwelling, bright
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #6812 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: Vasilisa is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'vas' meaning dwelling, bright.
Similar names: vasilios, vasilia, vasiliki, vasili, vasilije, vasile
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Vasilisa? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Vasilisa, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Vasilisa
What does the name Vasilisa mean?
Vasilisa means “Dwelling, bright” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Vasilisa?
Vasilisa has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Dwelling, bright”.
How popular is Vasilisa?
Vasilisa ranked #6546 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Vasilisa most popular?
Vasilisa peaked in 2016 with 31 babies registered that year.
Is Vasilisa a boy or girl name?
Vasilisa is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Vasilisas in registered births are female.
Is the name Vasilisa rising or falling in popularity?
Vasilisa has risen 3503 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10049 in 2020 to #6546 in 2025.
How long has Vasilisa been recorded?
Vasilisa appears in birth records across 20 years — from 2006 through 2025.