Holding steady.
Popularity of Veleria since 1912
Babies named Veleria per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Veleria's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Veleria is a rare and unusual name, first recorded in the United States in 1912 with just 5 births that year. It has never appeared in the top 1000 names and has remained extremely uncommon, with no recorded births in recent decades. The name is likely a variant of Valeria, which itself derives from the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong'. Despite its lack of popularity, Veleria offers a melodic and distinctive alternative to more common Valeria variants. The 1912 peak year saw its highest usage, but the trajectory has been stable at near-zero since. No top states are associated with the name, reflecting its scattered, minimal appearance.
Veleria is likely a modern or variant spelling of Valeria, a feminine form of the Latin family name Valerius, derived from 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, healthy'. The name Valeria was used in ancient Rome and has been revived in various forms across Europe and America. Veleria appears as a rare, possibly Americanized variant, first recorded in the United States in 1912 but never achieving common usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Ria, Vera, Leri
Sibling names for Veleria
Names that share Veleria's style, for a brother or sister.
