The nameVera

Vera is a girl's name of Slavic and Latin origin meaning "faith" or "true". It is coming back in Scandinavia and the Netherlands.

Girl's name
Russian and Latin

Meaning

In Russian, vera means "faith". In Latin, vera means "true".

Origin

Russian and Latin. Two origins meet in the name.

History

Vera Lynn, the singer of We'll Meet Again during the Second World War, is a famous bearer. It reached the American top 70.

Did you know?

In 2009, aged 92, Vera Lynn became the oldest living artist to top the British album chart.

Famous people named Vera

Vera Lynn, singer
Vera Wang, fashion designer
Vera Farmiga, actress

Popularity of the name Vera

Vera in the United States

226thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024

1918peak year (3,934 births)

148,368babies named Vera in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Vera was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 32,663 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Vera. Its rise began around 1891, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Vera in the United States were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,311 births a year.

Vera in the United Kingdom

777thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2021peak year (64 births)

751babies named Vera in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Vera was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 327 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Vera. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Vera in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 57 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.

Vera in France

1252ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures

1930peak year (35 births)

1,635babies named Vera in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Vera in Switzerland

134thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025

2000peak year (68 births)

993babies named Vera in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Vera in Austria

201stmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025

1991peak year (91 births)

1,497babies named Vera in Austria since 1984

Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Vera in Norway

81stmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025

2025peak year (77 births)

2,280babies named Vera in Norway since 1945

Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Sibling names for Vera

Names from the same generation as Vera, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vera mean?

In Russian, vera means "faith". In Latin, vera means "true".

What is the origin of the name Vera?

Russian and Latin. Two origins meet in the name.

Is Vera a girl's or a boy's name?

Vera is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Vera?

In 2024, Vera was the 226th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,351 births.

What are good sibling names for Vera?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rosalie, Gemma, Zara and June for a sister, Ellis, Remy, Everett and Ronan for a brother.

Who are famous people named Vera?

Vera Lynn, singer; Vera Wang, fashion designer; Vera Farmiga, actress.