Veva

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Pronounced VEE-vuh /ˈviː.və/Medium

Meaning: Veva is an early-twentieth-century American given name whose roots are not securely recorded. The likeliest reading is a pet form of Genevieve (from Germanic, perhaps 'tribe-woman'), clipped from its central sound; it may also be an independent coinage. We flag the origin as uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Veva is a vintage name (said 'VEE-vuh'), most likely a pet form of Genevieve, though its roots aren't firmly recorded. We note the uncertainty honestly.

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MeaningVeva is an early-twentieth-century American given name whose roots are not securely recorded. The likeliest reading is a pet form of Genevieve (from Germanic, perhaps 'tribe-woman'), clipped from its central sound; it may also be an independent coinage. We flag the origin as uncertain.

U.S. rank (1975)#7962 ↘ Falling

1975 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,598

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

Veva is one of the many short, homespun girls' names that dotted American registers a century ago. Its origin is not securely documented; the most plausible route is a pet form of Genevieve, lifted from the middle of that longer name, though it may equally be a stand-alone coinage. Rather than invent a heritage, we mark it honestly as uncertain.

Veva crested around 1922 and faded through mid-century, lingering as a genuine rarity for decades afterward. A girl named Veva at its peak would belong to the great-grandmother generation. It reads today as a brisk, antique two-beat name, and while short vintage names are fashionable again, Veva itself has not revived.

Did you know? Veva was an early-1900s rarity that never fully vanished, trickling on for decades after its 1920s crest.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Veva — vintage; likely pet form of Genevieve; origin uncertain, flagged

Variations

VeevaVevah

Nicknames

VeeEva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Veva mean?

Veva is an early-twentieth-century American name, most likely a pet form of Genevieve; its origin is not firmly documented.

How do you pronounce Veva?

It's said VEE-vuh /ˈviː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Veva a boy or girl name?

Veva is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Veva?

Veva was a rare vintage name, most visible in the early nineteen-twenties and little used since.