Vega
Vega first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2019, when 52 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Vega popular?
Rising Vega has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 222 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 333 | |
| 2000s | 166 | |
| 1990s | 9 | |
| 1970s | 5 | |
| 1950s | 6 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Vega mean?
The proper name of the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, from Arabic 'al-Waqi' ('the swooping/falling one', as in the swooping eagle). Its literal root is the bird of prey, but as a name its whole association is the star itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vega mean?
Vega means Named for the star Vega. The proper name of the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, from Arabic 'al-Waqi' ('the swooping/falling one', as in the swooping eagle). Its literal root is the bird of prey, but as a name its whole association is the star itself.
What is the origin of the name Vega?
Vega is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Vega?
Vega is pronounced “VAY-guh.”
Is Vega a boy or a girl name?
Vega is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Vega a popular name right now?
Vega has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Vega?
In 2025, Vega ranked #7158 · U.S. boys and #4539 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Vega most popular?
Vega was most popular in 2019, when about 52 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Vega?
Names similar to Vega include Amal, Atiyah, Hilal, Qamar, Zayn.
What names go well with Vega?
arabic names that pair well with Vega include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.