Vera is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1837 in 1996 with 80 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,482 births ranking #205. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 21,912 girls born was named Vera. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.