Velia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Velia has its roots in Latin, meaning strength or bravery, and is linked to an ancient town in Italy. It has evolved through historical forms and is associated with positive traits. There is no biblical relevance. Velia has gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as an elegant choice today.
The name Velia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Velia has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Velia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1536th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1160th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1756th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2784th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5245th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10898th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12342nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Velia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Velia"
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Velia is derived from the Latin word 'velius,' which means 'to be strong' or 'to be brave.' It is also associated with the ancient town of Velia in Italy, which was founded by Greek settlers.
Meaning
strength, bravery
Language Evolution
Velia (Latin), Velia (Modern Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Velia gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in regions influenced by Italian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Velia, Velle, Vela
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Velia is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Velia G. P. R. P. S. V. M. V. P. (fictional character)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Velia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Velia"
"Velia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1536th of 9107 | 481 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1160th of 9204 | 749 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1756th of 12526 | 689 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2784th of 19264 | 421 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5245th of 27321 | 259 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10898th of 35406 | 138 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12342nd of 30306 | 82 |
Regional Popularity of "Velia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Velia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
75.92% 1047th/1379 |
44.67% 1057th/2366 |
62.08% 709th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
34.68% 816th/2353 |
31.42% 486th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
36.00% 1027th/2853 |
39.68% 1101st/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
41.25% 1451st/3518 |
35.26% 1426th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
48.79% 2534th/5194 |
52.15% 3294th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Velia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Velia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.