Vera
Pronunciation: [ v-EHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vera first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 25 babies have been named Vera in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vera is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,374 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,374
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Vera is also used as a girl name, ranked #226.
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About the Name Vera
Vera is a boy name .
Is Vera a boy or girl name? Vera is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,374 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #226. Vera is more commonly used as a girl name.
Vera is currently ranked #29,374 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Vera include Vernon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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