Veora
Modern coined name possibly deriving from the Latin root words "ver" and "ora", suggesting a meaning like "spring or verdant edge or coast".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Veora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Veora today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veora births was 1925 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veora. 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 Veora is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Veoras were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Veora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1925
14 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1947 SSA rank
#6,069
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Veora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veora from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 61 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veora 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 Veora 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 Veora
The given name Veora is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the root language of the Indian subcontinent during ancient times. The name Veora is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Veerah," which means "hero" or "warrior." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who exhibited great courage, strength, and valor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veora can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Veora, who was a skilled archer and a loyal companion to the Pandava brothers. This reference indicates that the name was in use during the ancient period in India, likely between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.
In the medieval period, the name Veora was also found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Veora Singh, a brave and revered warrior who fought alongside the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Veora Singh was known for his valor and military prowess, and his name became synonymous with bravery and loyalty.
As time passed, the name Veora spread to other parts of the world, carried by travelers, traders, and settlers. In the 17th century, there was a Spanish explorer named Veora de Castilla, who journeyed to the Americas and documented his travels in a book titled "Expediciones al Nuevo Mundo."
In the 19th century, Veora Mathers was a renowned British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Himalayas. She was born in 1832 and published several books detailing her expeditions and botanical discoveries.
Another notable figure with the name Veora was Veora Kapoor, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1918 to 2003. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Kathak dance form, and her performances were widely acclaimed both in India and internationally.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Veora, a name that has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language and has been associated with heroism, courage, and exploration over the centuries.
People
Veora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veora 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
Veora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veora 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Veora a common name?
We classify Veora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veora most popular?
The single biggest year for Veora was 1925, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veora is about 83 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Veora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Veora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veora 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.
Is Veora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Veora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Veora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Veora?
Find out how many Americans are named Veora on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.