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Veera

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Pronounced EH-rah /ˈʋeː.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Veera is a Finnish name of uncertain origin, closely tied to Vera.

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Origin MediumFinnish, Estonian

MeaningOrigin uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#2688 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 675

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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's exact origin is uncertain, but it is used in Finland as a form of Vera. Its variations make that link clear, sitting alongside Vera, Viera, and the Slavic Vyara and Vjera. The doubled vowel marks it as the Finnish spelling.

The drawn-out 'ee' sound gives Veera a calm, open quality typical of Finnish names. Its variations show how the same name is written across Finnish and Slavic languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Veera is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Veera — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

VeraVieraVyaraVjeraVerica

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Veera Hiranandani
American children's author and Newbery Honor recipient for The Night Diary

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Veera mean?

Veera is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Finnish tradition.

How do you pronounce Veera?

It's commonly said EH-rah /ˈʋeː.rɑ/.

Is Veera a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Veera is used as a girl name.

How popular is Veera?

In 2024, Veera ranked #2843 in the U.S. for girls, with 59 births recorded.