girl's name
Verba
VUR-buh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 603
Verba is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1960 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 1927, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Verba Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 201 |
| 1930s | 128 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Verba?
In 1960, Verba 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 Verba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Verba Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Verba over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Verba
- English VUR-buh
Sibling Names for Verba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Verba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Verba
How popular is the name Verba?
In 1960, Verba 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 Verba a girl's or a boy's name?
Verba is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Verba?
Verba has 2 syllables.
When was Verba most popular?
Verba peaked in 1927, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.