Velia

Velia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Velia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Velia

Velia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Velia first appears in Social Security records in 1904. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #840 in 1929, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 2,819 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Velia in US records

First recorded (US)
1904
Best US rank
#840 in 1929
Peak year
1929
Babies named Velia in 2024
6
Total since 1880
2,819

Velia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2021
Best rank
#5581 in 2021
Babies named Velia in 2021
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Velia mean?

The meaning of Velia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Velia a boy or girl name?

Velia is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Velia?

Velia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Velia?

Velia first appears in US records in 1904. Its best-ever ranking was #840 in 1929, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].