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Verla

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Pronounced VUR-lah /ˈvɜːr.lə/Medium

Meaning: Verla is an early-twentieth-century name most often read as an elaboration of Vera (from Latin verus, 'true', reinforced by Russian vera, 'faith'). It may also be a simple coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft vintage name: Verla likely elaborates Vera, 'truth; faith' (said 'VUR-lah'). The route is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningVerla is an early-twentieth-century name most often read as an elaboration of Vera (from Latin verus, 'true', reinforced by Russian vera, 'faith'). It may also be a simple coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (1983)#7290 ↗ Rising
1983 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218901983

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

Verla is a vintage American name, most plausibly an elaboration of Vera ('truth; faith'), though it may be an independent coinage. It saw modest early-twentieth-century use, cresting around 1922, then faded. We note the uncertainty rather than claim a firm root.

Rare for generations now, it reads as a soft antique. Gentle and understated.

Did you know? Verla reads as a gentle spin on Vera — 'truth' or 'faith' — with its quiet American peak around 1922, though the exact route stays uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Verla — Likely elaboration of Vera; route uncertain

Variations

VerlieVerleneVera

Nicknames

VeraLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Verla mean?

Verla is most likely an elaboration of Vera ('truth; faith'), though it may be a coinage. We note the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Verla?

It's said VUR-lah /ˈvɜːr.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Verla a boy or girl name?

Verla is used as a girl's name.

Is Verla making a comeback?

Verla is rare today and reads as an early-century antique rather than a reviving name.

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