Rising since 2016, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Veena since 1951
Babies named Veena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Veena is a Sanskrit name directly referencing a traditional Indian stringed instrument, the veena, which is deeply tied to Hindu mythology as the instrument of the goddess Saraswati. First recorded in U.S. data in 1951, the name has remained rare but steady, with a rank of 6,325 in 2025 and an incidence of 1 in 89,293 newborns. Its popularity has been rising since 2016, with its peak year being 2025 itself. Veena is a culturally rich yet uncommon choice that evokes music and Indian heritage.
Veena is derived directly from the Sanskrit word 'vīṇā' (वीणा), referring to a traditional Indian stringed instrument. The name has been used in India for centuries, often associated with the goddess Saraswati, who is depicted playing the veena. It gained some usage in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century, possibly via the Indian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vee
Sibling names for Veena
Names that share Veena's style, for a brother or sister.
