Velia
Every Velia since 1904 — 2,831 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Velia
Velia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,426 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 2,831 American babies have been named Velia. Its peak came in 1929, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Velia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Velia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,426 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,128 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,460 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,341 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,374 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,384 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,434 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,703 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,782 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,998 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,506 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,392 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,349 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,421 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,102 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,905 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,879 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,720 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,476 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,319 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,983 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,517 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,941 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,518 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,449 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,990 |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,677 |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,107 |
| 1965 | 18 | #3,041 |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,301 |
| 1955 | 49 | #1,462 |
| 1950 | 47 | #1,350 |
| 1945 | 18 | #2,052 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,269 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,305 |
| 1930 | 63 | #924 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,441 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,704 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,957 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,512 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Velia in 2025?
Velia ranked #9,426 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Velia?
2,831 babies have been named Velia in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Velia most popular?
Velia peaked in 1929, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Velia a boy or girl name?
Velia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Velia rising or falling?
Velia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.