Vera

Updated: October 17, 2023 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Vera is a Russian baby girl’s name that means “fair”. Vera was popular in the 1910’s and 20’s and has been making a comeback since 2009. The name Vera is classic and very pretty which makes it a good choice for any parent.

Vera is a Russian girl’s name meaning “fair”. Vera has also been linked to the Latin term “verus” which means “true”. Vera is a genus of succulent plants, most notably the aloe vera. Aloe vera is called the “plant of immortality” and symbolizes good health and protection. Cleopatra herself used aloe vera to keep her skin healthy.

Nicknames for Vera

Vera evokes feelings of joy and laughter and should be accompanied by a silly nickname full of personality. If you're looking for a nickname for the Vera in your life, we've compiled a list to help get you started and inspired.

Vee
Verka
Era
RaRa
VeeVee
Eevee

Vera Name Details

Style: Traditional

Gender: Vera is traditionally considered to be a girls name.

Pronunciation: VEE-rə, VEHR-ə (English), VYEH-rə (Russian), VEH-ra (German, Dutch)

Syllables: Two

Alternative Spellings for Vera

Viera
Vjera

Vera Name Popularity

According to the Social Security Administration, Vera is a baby girl’s name that was in the top 100 baby names until 1929. The name fell in popularity until 2009 and has been steadily rising since then.