Vera

Q: What is the origin of Vera?

Vera is of Slavic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Vera?

According to the latest SSA data, Vera is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Vera a boy name?

Vera is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Faith; Truth"

From Slavic vera meaning faith; also resonates with Latin verus meaning true, supporting virtue-based interpretations.

Themes:classicinternationalfemininevirtue

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Popularity History of Vera

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Vera did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Vera Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Vera.

8 ideas

very

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vera

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vie

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veraie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Vera mean?

Vera means "Faith; Truth". From Slavic vera meaning faith; also resonates with Latin verus meaning true, supporting virtue-based interpretations.

What is the origin of Vera?

Vera is of Slavic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Vera?

According to the latest SSA data, Vera is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Vera a boy name?

Vera is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Vera?

Popular nicknames for Vera include very, vera, vie, vy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Vera?

There are many names similar to Vera in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSlavic, Latin

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withV

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alek Aleksander Andrey Andrik Andrej

Sisters

Ania Aleksandra Alyna Anja Anica

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