FIRST NAME
Vela
Vela is the 12,995th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 488 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 29 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #12,995 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
488
living · #12,995
BABIES NAMED VELA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1888–2025
202517
As a female name, Vela peaked in 1915, when 38 babies were named Vela (the #1113 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #28,792 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
29
living · #28,792