Vera is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1850 in 2001 with 96 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,482 births ranking #205. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 18,756 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.