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Weronika

veh-roh-NEE-kah · True image, bearer of victory, or sacred image; a Polish form of Veronica, whose meaning is debated.

Peak popularity
2006
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Weronika since 1993

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

81624200020102020Most births 2006Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s60
2000s161
2010s66
2020s11

Meaning & origin

Weronika, the Polish form of Veronica, carries a debated meaning ranging from 'true image' to 'bearer of victory', rooted in both Latin and Greek traditions. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1993 and reached its peak popularity in 2006. Since then, its usage has remained stable, indicating a steady but moderate level of interest. While Weronika has not ranked in the top 1000 names nationally and has no strong ties to any particular state, it remains a recognizable choice among families with Polish heritage or those seeking a distinctive international name.

Weronika is the Polish form of Veronica, which itself derives from the Latin 'vera icon' meaning 'true image'. In Christian tradition, Saint Veronica was the woman who wiped Jesus' face on the Via Dolorosa, leaving his image on her veil. The name has been used in Poland since the late 19th century and gained popularity in the 20th century. It is also sometimes associated with the Greek name Berenice, meaning 'bearer of victory'.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Wera, Nika, Ronika

Variants: Veronica, Veronika, Berenice

Sibling names for Weronika

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Weronika mean?
Weronika means 'true image' or 'bearer of victory', as it is the Polish form of Veronica.
How popular is Weronika?
Weronika was first recorded in the U.S. in 1993. It peaked in popularity in 2006, and as of 2025 its usage is stable.
Is Weronika a boy or girl name?
Weronika is almost exclusively used as a feminine name.