Total births
2,831
Girls' name · since 1904
Velia
Velia has 2,831 recorded births since 1904 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1929 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13542
- among girls today
- 2,831
- born since 1904
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Velia currently ranks #13542 among girls' names in America, with 2,831 babies recorded since 1904.
Velia has 2,831 recorded births among girls since 1904, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #13542 as of the latest data, more common than 24% of girls, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2025.
- #13542 among girls today
- 2,831 born since 1904
- 1930s peak decade
- 24% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Velia is currently the #13542 girls' name in America, more common than 24% of girls - 2,831 born since 1904, peaking in the 1930s.
- #13542
- among girls today
- 2,831
- born since 1904
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Velia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13542
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 24% of names given to girls today.
1930s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Velia was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
72 babies were named Velia in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
How Velia compares
2,831 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Velia's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Velia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,831 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 72 | 48 | 19,840 |
Velia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Velia's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 72, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Velia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1929
Current rank
#13,542
Active since
1904
Velia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2025
- Peak year (1929)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 122 years of records
Velia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Velia's strongest decade.
447 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Velia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s 158
1910s
158 births
- 1920s
1920s
419 births
- 1930s
1930s
447 births
- 1940s
1940s
370 births
- 1950s
1950s
386 births
- 1960s
1960s
241 births
- 1970s
1970s
279 births
- 1980s 166
1980s
166 births
- 1990s 142
1990s
142 births
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
- 2010s 69
2010s
69 births
- 2020s 54
2020s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 447 births (16% of all-time use).
How Velia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Velia's total volume
Velia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Velia by state
Where Velia concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,042 | 36.8% |
| #2 | California | | 535 | 18.9% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 81 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 24 | 0.8% |
| #5 | New Mexico | | 17 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Velia's total US births 36.8%
Even split
1,042 of 2,831 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velia? ▼
Velia has been given to 2,831 babies in the U.S. since 1904, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #13542 as of the latest data. 72 babies were born in 1929, its single highest year.
When was Velia most popular? ▼
Velia was most popular in the 1930s decade with 447 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Velia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Velia are Texas (1,042 births), California (535 births), Arizona (81 births).
How long has the name Velia been used? ▼
Velia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1904, spanning 122 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Velia? ▼
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 Velia's data
- Velia's decade-level peak was the 1930s (447 total births); usage has since declined to 54 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Velias (1,042 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Velia
Nearby Names Like Velia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Velia
Velma Girl
#7969 86,752 births
Velda Girl
7,559 births
Velva Girl
4,274 births
Velvet Girl
#9023 3,096 births
Vella Girl
#5154 2,283 births
Compare Velia side by side: Velia vs Velma Velia vs Velda Velia vs Velva
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Velia
Bebe #13541
1,579 births · Peak 1932
Avanelle #13543
565 births · Peak 1921
Magdaline #13540
1,374 births · Peak 1921
Nida #13544
1,441 births · Peak 1995
Isidra #13539
622 births · Peak 1921
Corinthia #13545
1,133 births · Peak 1992
Clelia #13538
530 births · Peak 1920
Azlee #13546
156 births · Peak 1928
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, 1904–2025 (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. "Velia: #13542 Girls' Name - 2,831 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/velia. 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 Velia 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.