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Vela

Pronunciation: [ v-EHL-uh ]

Girl Name #5,918 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Vela is a girl name, recorded for 21 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-EHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Vela often also consider Vera, Verna, Vesta .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#5,918
Total SSA Count
21

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vela

Is Vela a boy or girl name?
Vela is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Vela?
Vela is pronounced v-EHL-uh.
How popular is the name Vela?
Vela is currently ranked #5918 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Vela a common or rare name?
Vela is an uncommon name, ranked #5918 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Vela

Vela is a girl name .

Vela is currently ranked #5,918 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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