Vera
Vera is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “faith, truth.” It ranked #205 in the United States in 2025. From the Russian 'vera' meaning faith, though also associated with the Latin 'verus' meaning true.
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how do you pronounce Vera?
VEER-uh
where does the name Vera come from?
Vera has two credible sources. In Russian вера is the ordinary word for faith. In Latin vera is the feminine of verus, meaning true. Both are live, and the Russian line is the one behind most historical bearers.
Popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, it has seen a strong revival in English-speaking countries.
the history of Vera
The Russian Vera belongs to a trio of names — Vera, Nadezhda and Lyubov — that render the theological virtues faith, hope and love, all three attributed to an early Christian martyr's daughters. Vera was widely used in Britain and America around 1900, and Vera Lynn's wartime singing gave it a lasting British association.
how popular is this name?
Vera has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 121 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 25. It peaked at #65 in 1915, and ranked #205 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #205 |
| 2024 | #226 |
| 2023 | #224 |
| 2022 | #224 |
| 2021 | #229 |
| 2020 | #246 |
| 2019 | #253 |
| 2018 | #257 |
| 2017 | #280 |
| 2016 | #308 |
| 2010 | #671 |
| 1980 | #925 |
| 1970 | #524 |
| 1960 | #314 |
| 1950 | #227 |
| 1940 | #159 |
| 1930 | #104 |
| 1920 | #75 |
| 1915 | #65 |
| 1910 | #71 |
| 1900 | #76 |
| 1890 | #103 |
| 1880 | #223 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Vera fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Vera?
- Vera Wang (fashion designer)
- Vera Farmiga (actress)
- Vera Lynn (singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Vera?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Vera?
what names go well with Vera?
Sibling names that share Vera's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Vera
What does the name Vera mean?
Vera means “faith, truth”.
What is the origin of the name Vera?
Vera comes from the Russian naming tradition. Related forms include Wera and Viera.
How popular is the name Vera?
Vera ranked #205 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1915, at #65, and it has spent 121 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Vera a boy or girl name?
Vera is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Vera?
Vera is pronounced VEER-uh, with 2 syllables.
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