Vera

Meaning of Vera

It means "faith" or "truth."

Vera has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Vera

Vera is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #205 in 2025 from #895 in 2009.

Notable people named Vera

• Vera Wang
  Fashion designer, businesswoman
• Vera Farmiga
  Actress, director, producer
• Vera Miles
  Actress, known for "Psycho"
• Vera Lynn
  English singer, entertainer
• Vera Zvonareva
  Russian tennis player

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Questions about the name Vera

What does the name Vera mean?

Vera means it means "faith" or "truth.", and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Vera a boy's or a girl's name?

Vera is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Vera?

In 2025, Vera ranked #205 for girls, up from #226 the year before.

When was Vera most popular?

Vera peaked at #205 in 2025.