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Veera

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Pronounced EH-rah /ΛˆΚ‹eː.rΙ‘/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 (2024)#2843 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 610

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420062024

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

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 β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

VeraVieraVyaraVjeraVerica

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Veraβ€” The base form Veera adapts in Finnish.

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 /ΛˆΚ‹eː.rΙ‘/.

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.