Total births
146
Girls' name · since 1971
Veleka
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 146 babies named Veleka, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 146
- total births
- 1971–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
Veleka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 146 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Veleka recorded 146 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1981.
- 146 total births
- 1971–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
146 girls have been named Veleka since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 146
- total births
- 1971–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Veleka was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
32 babies were named Veleka in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Veleka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Veleka's full recorded timeline at 1977, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Veleka at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Veleka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1981
- Peak year (1978)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Veleka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Veleka's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Veleka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
123 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 123 births (84% of all-time use).
Veleka by state
Where Veleka concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 3.4% |
Louisiana share of Veleka's total US births 3.4%
5 of 146 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Veleka? ▼
146 babies have been named Veleka since 1971. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1978 with 32 births.
When was Veleka most popular? ▼
Veleka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Veleka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Veleka are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Veleka been used? ▼
Records for Veleka go back to 1971, giving 11 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Veleka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Velma, Velda, Velva, Velvet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Veleka's data
- Veleka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (123 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Velekas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Veleka
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Veleka: Baby Name Since 1971 - 146 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/veleka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Veleka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.