Faith or truth
In Russian, the name is derived from the word for 'faith'. In Latin, it is associated with 'verus', meaning 'true'. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and has recently seen a stylish revival in the United States.
About 1,482 girls were named Vera in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Vera — far less common.
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