Vera is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #706 in 2023 with 51 recorded births. This places Vera in the top 10% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 61 births ranking #634. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,031 girls born was named Vera. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Vera is a refined short classic with more than one accepted route behind it. It is commonly linked either to faith in Slavic use or to truth through Latin association.
The name has travelled widely because it is compact, elegant, and easy across languages. Its simplicity gives it a very modern look despite its long history.