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Veera

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEER-ah /ˈvi.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic; a hero/warrior' (also a Finnish name); used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; heroic; a hero: Veera is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'VEER-ah').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic; a hero/warrior' (also a Finnish name); used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#10606 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Veera comes from the Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic; a hero/warrior' (also a Finnish name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'VEER-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, brave-and-heroic at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Veera means 'brave; heroic; a hero/warrior' in Sanskrit (also a Finnish name) — a lyrical, classic name, used for both sexes (said 'VEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Veera — Sanskrit etymology; unisex

Variations

ViraVirVeer

Nicknames

Veer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Veera mean?

Veera is Sanskrit for 'brave; heroic; a hero'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Veera?

It's said VEER-ah /ˈvi.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Veera a boy or girl name?

Veera is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Veera?

Veera is a very rare name in the U.S.

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