Unisex · #6,086 in 2026

Bera

Current Rank
#6,086
Peak Rank
#2,009 (1914)
Total Babies
181
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,009 (181 total)
👦 Boy peak #10,994 (12 total)
👧As Girl Name
1890
First Year
1957
Last Year
1914
Peak Year
#2009
Peak Rank
181
Total Count
25
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2009
First Year
2016
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#10994
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Bera

As a girl name

Bera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1890, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1914, when 12 Beras were born — ranking #2,009 that year. As of 2026, Bera ranks #6,086 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 181 Beras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Bera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 6 Beras were born — ranking #10,994 that year. As of 2026, Bera ranks #10,743 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Beras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Bera

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bera is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bera

What does the name Bera mean?
Bera is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1890. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Bera in 2026?
In 2026, Bera ranks #6,086 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bera most popular?
Bera reached its peak popularity in 1914, ranking #2,009 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Bera a unisex name?
Yes — Bera is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 94% of Beras assigned female and 6% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Bera?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bera include Clemie, Everett, Athalia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bera

Bera is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1890 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Bera's peak popularity came in 1914 when it ranked #2,009. Use the chart and map above to compare Bera's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.