Vera Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Vera is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Vera?
Vera is spelled V-E-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Vera at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Vera means “true” or “faith” derived from Slavic and Latin roots.
- Origin
- Vera is commonly associated with Slavic origins, where it means “faith”, and it is also linked to the Latin word “verus” meaning “true.”
- Pronunciation
- VEER-ah · 2 syllables
Vera Popularity in 2025
Rank#205
Recorded Births1,482
- Girls usage rose 21 places to #205 and recorded 127 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Vera Mean?
Vera means “true” or “faith” derived from Slavic and Latin roots.
Origin: Vera is commonly associated with Slavic origins, where it means “faith”, and it is also linked to the Latin word “verus” meaning “true.”
How Do You Pronounce Vera?
PronunciationVEER-ah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Vera?
- History
- The name Vera has been used in various cultures, particularly in Slavic countries and Western Europe, throughout the modern era. Historical records show its presence as a given name.
Vera Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,482 | #205 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,355 | #226 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,333 | #224 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,339 | #224 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,310 | #229 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,221 | #246 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,284 | #253 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,264 | #257 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,160 | #280 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,059 | #308 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,054 | #310 |
| 2014 | Girls | 891 | #365 |
| 2013 | Girls | 721 | #422 |
| 2012 | Girls | 615 | #498 |
| 2011 | Girls | 573 | #512 |
| 2010 | Girls | 431 | #671 |
| 2009 | Girls | 306 | #894 |
| 2008 | Girls | 254 | #1,030 |
| 2007 | Girls | 208 | #1,205 |
| 2006 | Girls | 161 | #1,403 |
| 2005 | Girls | 154 | #1,392 |
| 2004 | Girls | 125 | #1,573 |
| 2003 | Girls | 101 | #1,832 |
| 2002 | Girls | 104 | #1,744 |
When Was Vera Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
3,923 recorded births
National rank #68
1919 · Girls
3,848 recorded births
National rank #65
1920 · Girls
3,785 recorded births
National rank #75
1917 · Girls
3,714 recorded births
National rank #66
Where Vera Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #66 | 16 |
| IA | #84 | 34 |
| ME | #96 | 10 |
| WI | #115 | 43 |
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| MN | #128 | 41 |
| AK | #134 | 5 |