Sails of a ship or shore
In Latin, Vela is the plural of 'velum', referring to the sails of a ship; it is also the name of a constellation in the southern sky. In Sanskrit, it carries the meaning of 'shore' or 'coast'. It is a rare choice that feels both celestial and nautical.
Less common today
Vela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,839 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game Jet Force Gemini · Jet Force Gemini
Professional Mexican footballer (surname namesake)
