Vera
Girl name · Russian · pronounced VEER-uh
Verified name
What does Vera mean?
Faith or true
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 197 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 719 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Vee, Verie
Variant: Vera, Veera
Related: Verity, Veronica
Using Vera across cultures
Dual etymology: Russian faith and Latin true.
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