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Verah

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Pronounced VEER-ah /ˈvɪr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Vera, from the Russian vera, 'faith,' and echoing the Latin verus, 'true.' A crisp, meaning-rich vintage name; the added -h is decorative.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp vintage name: Verah spells Vera, 'faith' / 'truth' (said 'VEER-ah'). Meaning-rich and warm.
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Origin MediumRussian, Latin
MeaningA variant spelling of Vera, from the Russian vera, 'faith,' and echoing the Latin verus, 'true.' A crisp, meaning-rich vintage name; the added -h is decorative.
U.S. rank (2023)#17421 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420132023

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

Verah is a variant of Vera, from the Russian vera ('faith') and the Latin verus ('true'). It keeps the classic's warmth and meaning in a modern spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'VEER-ah').

It appears only rarely, next to the classic Vera. Rare, meaning-rich, and vintage.

Did you know? Verah is a spelling of Vera — Russian for 'faith,' echoing the Latin verus, 'true' — a crisp, vintage name rich with meaning, the -h giving it a soft finish (said 'VEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Verah — Vera variant; Russian 'faith' / Latin 'true'

Variations

VeraVeeraVira

Nicknames

VeeVera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Verah mean?

Verah is a form of Vera, Russian for 'faith' and echoing the Latin for 'true.'

How do you pronounce Verah?

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

Is Verah a boy or girl name?

Verah is a girl's name.

How popular is Verah?

Verah is a rare name in the U.S.

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