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Verona

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Pronounced və-ROH-nah /vəˈroʊ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian city Verona; also a short form of Veronica ('true image; she who brings victory'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Verona; true: Verona is the Italian city (and a Veronica echo). Lyrical, romantic, and warm (said 'və-ROH-nah').
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningFrom the Italian city Verona; also a short form of Veronica ('true image; she who brings victory'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5227 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,314

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

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

Verona comes from the Italian city Verona — the setting of Romeo and Juliet — and it is also a short form of Veronica, 'true image; she who brings victory' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, romantic name (said 'və-ROH-nah'; nickname Vera).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, from-Verona-or-true at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? Verona is the romantic Italian city of Romeo and Juliet — and a short form of Veronica ('true image') — a lyrical place-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'və-ROH-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Verona — place-name; routes layered

Variations

VeronicaVerenaVera

Nicknames

Vera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Verona mean?

Verona is the Italian city, and a short form of Veronica ('true image'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Verona?

It's said və-ROH-nah /vəˈroʊ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Verona a boy or girl name?

Verona is a girl's name.

How popular is Verona?

Verona is a rare name in the U.S.

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