Holding steady.
Popularity of Veora since 1911
Babies named Veora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Veora's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Veora is a rare American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911. Despite being over a century old, it has never entered widespread usage, with its peak year remaining 1911. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. While not linked to any specific origin, Veora bears a melodic resemblance to 19th-century floral names like Viola and Leora, suggesting it may have been a creative respelling designed to sound elegant and feminine. Its rarity today makes it an unusual choice for parents seeking a name with vintage charm but without historical baggage.
Veora likely originated as a 20th-century American invention, possibly blending elements of names like Viola or Theodora. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1911 but has never gained widespread use. The name may be a respelling of Viora, which itself is of uncertain derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Veo, Vee, Rory
Variants: Viora
Sibling names for Veora
Names that share Veora's style, for a brother or sister.
