Vega

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Pronounced VAY-gah /ˈveɪ.ɡɑ/High

Meaning: From Arabic al-waqi, 'the swooping (eagle)' — the brilliant star in Lyra — and Spanish vega, 'fertile meadow'Medium

In 30 seconds: The fifth-brightest star in the sky: Vega is the swooping eagle of the constellation Lyra — and a green Spanish meadow. Astral, sleek, and Scandinavia-approved.

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Origin HighArabic, Spanish

MeaningFrom Arabic al-waqi, 'the swooping (eagle)' — the brilliant star in Lyra — and Spanish vega, 'fertile meadow'

U.S. rank (2025)#4539 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 746

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 comes from Arabic al-waqi, 'the swooping (eagle/vulture)' — the dazzling star of Lyra — and from Spanish vega, 'fertile lowland meadow' (a common surname, as in Lope de Vega). A star-and-meadow name beloved in modern Scandinavia.

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, star-and-meadow at the root, and luminous-sleek.

Did you know? Vega anchors the Summer Triangle and was the North Star twelve millennia ago — and will be again in another twelve thousand years; patience, Vega.

Overall data confidence 82%

Star-name references — Vega — etymology

Variations

VegahWega

Nicknames

Vee

Famous Bearers

★Suzanne Vega (1959-)
American singer-songwriter known for 'Luka' and 'Tom's Diner', influential in 1980s folk rock

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vega mean?

Vega is the bright star in Lyra, from Arabic 'the swooping eagle'; in Spanish it's a fertile meadow.

How do you pronounce Vega?

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

Is Vega a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Vega?

Vega is a rare name in the U.S. and rising in Scandinavia.