Veera
A name of Indian origin meaning brave, valiant, or heroic.
Name Census estimates that about 643 living Americans carry the first name Veera. It is a predominantly female name (94.3% of registrations). The average person named Veera today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veera births was 2024 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veera. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
643
~ 1 in 533,055 Americans
Peak year
2024
68 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,843
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Veera
Veera leans heavily female at 94.3% of total registrations, but 37 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Veera as a male name
- Ranked #8,899 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (11 births)
Veera as a female name
- Ranked #2,843 in 2024
- 59 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (59 births)
Popularity
Veera: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veera from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 307 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veera by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Veera during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Veeras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Veera, while Washington, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Veera
The name Veera has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vira," which means "brave," "heroic," or "valiant." The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and regions that were influenced by Sanskrit and Indian traditions.
In Hindu mythology, the name Veera is associated with the concept of bravery and courage. It is often given to children with the hope that they will grow up to embody these qualities. The name has been mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Epics, where it is used to describe valiant warriors and heroes.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Veera can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem. The character Veerabhadra, a fierce avatar of Lord Shiva, is depicted as a symbol of bravery and strength. This association with divinity and heroism further solidified the name's significance in Indian culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Veera. One of the most famous was Veera Narayana (1608-1646), a renowned Telugu poet and composer from the Madurai Nayak dynasty in South India. His works, including the Narayana Satakam, are considered masterpieces of Telugu literature.
Another prominent figure was Veera Pandya (1276-1312), a king of the Pandyan dynasty who ruled over parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. He was known for his military prowess and successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms.
In the 18th century, Veera Vasantharayar (1767-1825) was a Tamil scholar and poet from the Thanjavur region of South India. He made significant contributions to Tamil literature and is remembered for his works on grammar and poetics.
Veera Kuzhali (1866-1914) was a famous Tamil poetess and social reformer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She wrote extensively on women's rights and social issues, challenging traditional gender norms and advocating for education and empowerment.
In more recent times, Veera Raghavan (1902-1976) was an influential Indian philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy. His works, such as "The Eternal Message of Advaita," are widely studied and celebrated.
People
Veera + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veera as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Veera: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veera?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 643 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veera going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 533,055 US residents.
Is Veera a common name?
We classify Veera as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 647 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veera most popular?
The single biggest year for Veera was 2024, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veera is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Veera a female name?
Yes, 94.3% of people registered as Veera in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.