Vega
Gender-neutral name · Arabic · Latin
Meaningswooping eagle · Arabic
- US rank
- #4,460
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,085 in 2019
31 babies were named Vega in the US in 2025. It has climbed 188 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vega you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Vega, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vega would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVega first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #3,085.
- Then vs nowVega is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendVega has climbed 188 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,460. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlVega is given to both boys and girls: 72% of the 43 babies named Vega in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Vega means “swooping eagle”. Our records link it to Arabic and Latin roots.
About the name Vega
Vega is a gender-neutral name of Arabic and Latin origin meaning “swooping eagle”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-ega”. US birth records list Vega for girls from 1918 to 2025, in 30 of those 108 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #3,085 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,460, with 31 babies. Of the 43 US babies named Vega in 2025, 72% were girls and 28% were boys.
Origin:Arabic namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 girls |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 girls |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 111,607 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,219 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 43,796 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.6 | 280,374 boys |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 193,050 boys |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 145,985 boys |
More Arabic names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
Questions about the name Vega
What does the name Vega mean?
Vega means “swooping eagle” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Vega?
Vega has Arabic, Latin roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Caleb.
Is Vega a boy or girl name?
Both. Vega is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 72% of US babies named Vega were girls.
How popular is the name Vega?
Vega ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#3,085).