Vera is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2136 in 1997 with 66 recorded births. This places Vera in the top 13% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,482 births ranking #205. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 17.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 26,374 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.