girl's name
Velena
vuh-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 62
Velena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1961, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Velena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Velena?
In 1984, Velena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Velena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velena
- English vuh-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Velena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velena
How popular is the name Velena?
In 1984, Velena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Velena a girl's or a boy's name?
Velena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Velena?
Velena has 3 syllables.
When was Velena most popular?
Velena peaked in 1961, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.