Veleria
An Italian feminine name derived from the Latin word "velum" meaning "sail".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Veleria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Veleria today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veleria births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veleria. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Veleria is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Velerias were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Veleria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1988 SSA rank
#13,819
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Veleria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veleria from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veleria 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 Veleria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Veleria
The name Veleria finds its origins in the ancient Roman culture, dating back to the early centuries of the Roman Empire. It is derived from the Latin word "velera," which means "sail" or "canvas," reflecting the maritime heritage of the Italian peninsula.
During the height of the Roman era, the name Veleria was predominantly used by families residing in coastal regions or those associated with seafaring activities. It is believed to have been a popular choice among sailors, shipbuilders, and merchants engaged in maritime trade.
Although there is no definitive record of the name appearing in ancient Roman texts or religious scriptures, it is speculated that Veleria may have been a name bestowed upon individuals with a strong connection to the sea or those born under auspicious nautical circumstances.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veleria dates back to the 3rd century AD, when a Roman woman named Veleria Maxima was mentioned in an inscription found in the ancient city of Ostia Antica, located near modern-day Rome.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Veleria:
1. Veleria Proba (c. 322 - 370 AD), a renowned Roman poet and author known for her literary works, including a Christian cento composed entirely from verses of Virgil.
2. Veleria Flavia (c. 450 - 520 AD), a noblewoman and landowner from the Italian region of Campania, renowned for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts.
3. Veleria Giulia (c. 1150 - 1220 AD), a Venetian merchant and explorer who is believed to have traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and played a pivotal role in establishing trade routes between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.
4. Veleria Vittoria (c. 1625 - 1690 AD), a renowned Italian painter from the Baroque era, known for her skillful portraiture and religious works commissioned by various churches and noble families in Naples.
5. Veleria Marcella (c. 1780 - 1845 AD), an Italian opera singer and prima donna who gained fame across Europe for her powerful soprano voice and captivating stage presence, particularly in the operas of Rossini and Bellini.
Throughout its history, the name Veleria has maintained a distinct maritime and Italian heritage, evoking images of sailing vessels, coastal cities, and the rich cultural tapestry of the Mediterranean region.
People
Veleria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veleria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Veleria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veleria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veleria 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Veleria a common name?
We classify Veleria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 221 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veleria most popular?
The single biggest year for Veleria was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veleria is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Veleria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veleria 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.