Vira

♀ Girl

Pronounced VEE-rah /ˈvi.rɑ/High

Meaning: Variously a Ukrainian form of Vera ('faith') and a Sanskrit name, 'brave; heroic; a heroine'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Faith; brave: Vira is Slavic/Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowSlavic, Sanskrit

MeaningVariously a Ukrainian form of Vera ('faith') and a Sanskrit name, 'brave; heroic; a heroine'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5089 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,274

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

Vira is variously a Ukrainian form of Vera ('faith') and a Sanskrit name, 'brave; heroic; a heroine' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'VEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian and Indian families. Rare, faith-and-brave at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Vira is variously a Ukrainian form of Vera ('faith') and a Sanskrit name, 'brave; heroic' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'VEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Vira — routes layered

Variations

VeraVeeraWira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vira mean?

Vira is variously Slavic 'faith' (a form of Vera) and Sanskrit 'brave; heroic'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Vira?

It's said VEE-rah /ˈvi.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vira a boy or girl name?

Vira is a girl's name.

How popular is Vira?

Vira is a very rare name in the U.S.