Holding steady.
Popularity of Veleta since 1913
Babies named Veleta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Veleta's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Veleta is a rare and evocative name with Spanish and English origins. First recorded in the U.S. in 1913, it saw a brief period of modest use, peaking in 1932 before declining. The name has remained stable in usage since then, never regaining its early 20th-century popularity. Its exact meaning is uncertain, possibly linked to the Spanish word for weather vane or dance, or as a variant of Violeta. While it never achieved widespread use, its melodic sound and vintage charm make it a distinctive choice. No top states were recorded for Veleta, reflecting its rarity.
Veleta appears as a given name in the early 20th century, possibly derived from Violeta, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Violet, or from the Spanish word 'veleta' meaning 'weather vane' or 'wind vane.' It may also be connected to the Spanish dance 'veleta,' a traditional folk dance. The name saw modest use in the United States during the 1930s, peaking in 1932, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vee, Leta, Vela
Sibling names for Veleta
Names that share Veleta's style, for a brother or sister.
