Velena
Velena is a girl baby name. Ranked #67,543 in the US, popular nicknames include Vel, Vey, and Velie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Velena is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Velena often also consider Arillia, Parie, Marionette .
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Historical Record
Velena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 56 babies have been named Velena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Velena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,543 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,543
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Velena
Velena is a girl name .
Velena is currently ranked #67,543 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Velena include Vel, Vey, Velie, and Veleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis