Vera
Vera first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 3,923 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,482.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Vera popular?
Rising Vera has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 8,040 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,052 | |
| 2000s | 1,612 | |
| 1990s | 869 | |
| 1980s | 1,311 | |
| 1970s | 2,258 | |
| 1960s | 6,032 | |
| 1950s | 11,041 | |
| 1940s | 12,189 | |
| 1930s | 18,023 | |
| 1920s | 32,541 | |
| 1910s | 28,289 | |
| 1900s | 10,457 | |
| 1890s | 6,377 | |
| 1880s | 1,365 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Vera mean?
From the Slavic, “faith,” and echoing the Latin verus, “true.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera means Faith; true. From the Slavic, “faith,” and echoing the Latin verus, “true.”
What is the origin of the name Vera?
Vera is of Slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Vera?
Vera is pronounced “VEER-uh.”
Is Vera a boy or a girl name?
Vera is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Vera a popular name right now?
Vera has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Vera?
In 2025, Vera ranked #205 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Vera most popular?
Vera was most popular in 1918, when about 3,923 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Vera?
Names similar to Vera include Nadia, Mila, Ada, Iris.
What names go well with Vera?
Slavic names that pair well with Vera include Mila, Nadia, Milan, Danica, Nikolai.