Vera: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Faith, truth — simple and unwavering
- Origin
- Russian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #246
- Peak
- #65 in 1915
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Vera Means
Vera is a girl name of Russian origin. Faith, truth — simple and unwavering
How Popular Vera Is
Vera currently ranks #246 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 1915. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Vera
- Vera broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #65 in 1915.
- Vera has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Vera is a name with Russian cultural heritage.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Vera
Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Vera
Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Vera.
Questions About Vera
What does Vera mean?
Vera is a girl name of Russian origin. Faith, truth — simple and unwavering
How popular is Vera?
Vera currently ranks #246 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 1915. It has held steady.
Where does Vera come from?
Vera comes from Russian roots. Vera broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #65 in 1915.
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