Velia
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #835 in 1929
11 babies were named Velia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,282 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Velia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Velia, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Velia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVelia first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1929, when it ranked #835. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendVelia has climbed 3,282 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Velia
Velia is a girl name of Italian and Latin origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-lia”. US birth records list Velia for girls from 1904 to 2025, in 114 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1929, when it ranked #835 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 93,750 girls |
| 1910s | 19 | 51,520 girls |
| 1920s | 35 | 28,329 girls |
| 1930s | 42 | 23,901 girls |
| 1940s | 25 | 39,417 girls |
| 1950s | 20 | 49,310 girls |
| 1960s | 13 | 75,131 girls |
| 1970s | 18 | 55,127 girls |
| 1980s | 9.7 | 102,669 girls |
| 1990s | 7.8 | 127,551 girls |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 230,947 girls |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 254,453 girls |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 180,180 girls |
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Velia
What is the origin of the name Velia?
Velia has Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Velia a boy or girl name?
Velia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Velia?
Velia ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1929 (#835).