Velia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Velia means 'courtyard' or 'temple' and symbolizes harmony, beauty, and spirituality.
Meaning of the Name Velia
Velia is a Latin name derived from the ancient Greek city of Velia in southern Italy. The name is associated with the Greek word 'velia', meaning 'courtyard' or 'temple'. Velia symbolizes harmony, beauty, and spirituality. It has a mystical and ancient feel to it.
Popularity of the Name Velia
The popularity for the name Velia peaked in popularity in the year 1929 with 72 births, which ranked number 1,576 out of 8,714 unique names for that year. Velia had the most female births in 1929 with 72, which ranked number 835 out of 5,277 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Velia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 10 births, an increase of 25.00%. Among females, Velia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 10 births, an increase of 25.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Velia
- 20 Year Trend of Velia: 66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Velia: 25.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Velia: 25.00%
Popularity of Velia by State
Among females, Velia was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Velia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Velia
- Total Births of Velia: 10 (2.26%)
- Female Births of Velia: 10 (2.26%)
Given the upward trend of Velia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.26% increase in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. For Females, births for Velia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.26%.