MallowbyNames

Veona

vee-OH-nuh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage or variant of names like Viona or Viola.

Peak popularity
1922
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Veona since 1914

Babies named Veona per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711192019602000Most births 1921Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s32
1920s52
1930s24
1940s11
1950s5
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Veona is a rare first name first recorded in the United States in 1914. Its peak year was 1922, and it has remained consistently rare since then, never ranking in the top 1,000. The name's trajectory is stable, with no significant revival. Veona is used almost exclusively for girls. Due to its rarity, it has no strong association with any particular state or region. The name's origins are uncertain, but it fits a pattern of early 20th-century invented names that combine a pleasing sound with a feminine ending.

Veona is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1914. It may be a modern elaboration of the Latin 'vita' (life) or a variant of Viona, which is itself of uncertain origin. The name saw modest use in the 1920s, peaking in 1922, but never entered common usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Vee, Onie

Variants: Viona, Veonna

Sibling names for Veona

Names that share Veona's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Viola, Vera, Vivian, Leona, Alma

Brothers: Victor, Vernon, Leo, Elton, Clarence

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Veona mean?
The meaning of Veona is uncertain. It may be a modern coinage or a variant of names like Viona.
How popular is Veona?
Veona has never ranked in the top 1,000 names in the U.S. It peaked in 1922 and has remained rare.
Is Veona a boy or girl name?
Veona is almost exclusively used for girls.