Rising since 2006, #2,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Veera since 2006
Babies named Veera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 | 0 |
| 2010s | 300 | 7 |
| 2020s | 332 | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Veera entered the U.S. top 1,000 most popular names in 2006 and has been steadily rising in usage, reaching a peak rank of 2,645 in 2025. As a name derived from Sanskrit, it carries the meaning 'brave' or 'warrior' and is widely used across India. In the United States, the name has been gaining popularity, especially in the 2020s, with its highest concentration of usage in New Jersey, California, and Florida. Veera's trajectory has been consistently upward since 2006, reflecting a broader trend of short, vowel-ending names.
Veera derives from Sanskrit वीर (vīra), meaning 'brave' or 'warrior.' It is a common name across India and has been used in various languages and cultures, often as a feminine given name in modern times. The name gained some traction outside India in the 21st century.
Where Veera is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vee
Variants: Vira, Weera
Sibling names for Veera
Names that share Veera's style, for a brother or sister.
