Girl nameCurrently #5,925 in the USSteady
Vela
//ˈvɛlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19154 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Vela's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Vela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vela |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 21 |
Vela through the decades
- Vela peaked in 1915, when 38 babies were named Vela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Vela has risen 120% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Vela currently ranks #5,925 in the US and is holding steady.