girl's name
Velta
VEL-tuh (English)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,113
Velta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1969 it was given to 7 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.
- Velta is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1927, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1899.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Velta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 153 |
| 1920s | 303 |
| 1930s | 276 |
| 1940s | 169 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 69 |
How Popular Is Velta?
In 1969, Velta was given to 7 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 Velta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velta
- English VEL-tuh
Sibling Names for Velta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velta
How popular is the name Velta?
In 1969, Velta was given to 7 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 Velta a girl's or a boy's name?
Velta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Velta?
Velta has 2 syllables.
When was Velta most popular?
Velta peaked in 1927, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.