What is the origin of the name Vela?

Vela is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Vela?

Vela is currently ranked #5925 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Vela

VEE-lah

Popularity

#5925

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,065

Peak Year

#38 in 1915

First Recorded

1888

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Latin for 'sail' or 'veil'. Also the name of a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Similar Names

Luna Stella Nova Lyra

Personality Traits

free-spiritedadventurousgracefulintuitive

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