girl's name
Velita
vuh-LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 96
Velita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1973 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 1968, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Velita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Velita?
In 1973, Velita 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 Velita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velita
- English vuh-LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Velita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velita
How popular is the name Velita?
In 1973, Velita 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 Velita a girl's or a boy's name?
Velita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Velita?
Velita has 3 syllables.
When was Velita most popular?
Velita peaked in 1968, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.