Vega

♂ Boy

Pronounced VAY-guh /ˈveɪ.ɡə/Medium

Meaning: Vega names one of the brightest stars in the night sky, from Arabic al-waqi, 'the falling (eagle).' It is also a Spanish surname meaning 'meadow; fertile plain.' Both routes are current.Low

In 30 seconds: A star-bright name: Vega is a brilliant star (from Arabic 'the falling eagle'), and Spanish for 'meadow' (said 'VAY-guh'). Celestial and grounded at once.

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Origin MediumArabic, Spanish

MeaningVega names one of the brightest stars in the night sky, from Arabic al-waqi, 'the falling (eagle).' It is also a Spanish surname meaning 'meadow; fertile plain.' Both routes are current.

U.S. rank (2025)#7158 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 190

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

Vega is the name of a brilliant star, from Arabic al-waqi, 'the falling eagle,' and also a Spanish surname for 'meadow; fertile plain.' It reads as celestial and green at once, both routes current, which we note (said 'VAY-guh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a first name, more familiar as a surname. Rare, celestial, and crisp.

Did you know? Vega shines as one of the sky's brightest stars — its name from Arabic for 'the falling eagle' — while in Spanish it means 'meadow.' Two lovely routes, which we note (said 'VAY-guh').

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References — Vega — Star name (Arabic al-waqi); Spanish 'meadow'

Variations

WegaVaega

Nicknames

Vee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vega mean?

Vega is a bright star name from Arabic for 'the falling eagle'; in Spanish it means 'meadow.' Both routes current.

How do you pronounce Vega?

It's said VAY-guh /ˈveɪ.ɡə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vega a boy or girl name?

Vega is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Vega?

Vega is a rare name in the U.S.