Vera
Vera: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪə.ɹə/
Meaning and origin of Vera
Root meaning: “true”
- A female given name from Russian.
Etymology
Borrowed in the nineteenth century from the Russian virtue name Ве́ра (Véra, “faith”). By folk etymology it has also been explained as Latin vera (“true”).
How popular is Vera?
Since 1880, 149,456 girls and 398 boys in the U.S. have been named Vera (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #65 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #997 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #205 for girls, with 1,482 babies given the name.
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Vera FAQ
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera traces back to a root meaning "true". A female given name from Russian. Borrowed in the nineteenth century from the Russian virtue name Ве́ра (Véra, “faith”). By folk etymology it has also been explained as Latin vera (“true”).
What is the origin of the name Vera?
Vera is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Vera?
Since 1880, 149,456 girls and 398 boys in the U.S. have been named Vera (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #65 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #997 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #205 for girls, with 1,482 babies given the name.
Is Vera a boy or girl name?
Vera is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 149,456 girls and 398 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.