Veena
Girl name · American · English · Hebrew · Hindu · Indian
Meaninglute · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #6,325
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,300 in 1967
18 babies were named Veena in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,234 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Veena you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 89,286 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Veena, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Veena would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVeena first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1967, when it reached #4,300.
- TrendVeena has climbed 1,234 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,325. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Veena means “lute”. Our records link it to American, English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Veena
Veena is a girl name of American, English and Hebrew origin meaning “lute”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-ena”. US birth records list Veena for girls from 1951 to 2025, in 61 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #4,300 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,325, with 18 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesHebrew namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,214,286 girls |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 515,464 girls |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 190,840 girls |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 150,376 girls |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 160,256 girls |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 160,772 girls |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 185,874 girls |
| 2020s | 8.5 | 116,959 girls |
Other spellings of Veena
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Questions about the name Veena
What does the name Veena mean?
Veena means “lute” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Veena?
Veena has American, English, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Veena a boy or girl name?
Veena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Veena?
Veena ranked #6,325 for US girls in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#4,300).