Names Starting With V
GirlRussian#60 in 2025
Vera
Vera is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “faith, truth.” It ranked #60 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
VEER-uh
meaning & origin
The name Vera means “faith, truth.” It comes from the Russian language tradition.
From the Russian 'vera' meaning faith, though also associated with the Latin 'verus' meaning true. Popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, it has seen a strong revival in English-speaking countries.
popularity over time
#892020
#802021
#722022
#662023
#602024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #60 |
| 2023 | #66 |
| 2022 | #72 |
| 2021 | #80 |
| 2020 | #89 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Vera
- Vera Wang (fashion designer)
- Vera Farmiga (actress)
- Vera Lynn (singer)
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