Girl · #6,990 in 2026

Veena

Name: Popularity of the name Veena in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Veena, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The veena, also spelled vina, is any of various chordophone instruments from the Indian subcontinent. Ancient musical instruments evolved into many variations, such as lutes, zithers and arched harps. The many regional designs have different names such as the Rudra veena, the Saraswati veena, the Vichitra veena and others.

Current Rank

#6,990

Peak Rank

#4,300 (2003)

Total Babies

650

5-Yr Trend

+45%

1951

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#4300

Peak Rank

650

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Veena

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

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The Story of Veena

Veena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 17 Veenas were born — ranking #6,577 that year. As of 2026, Veena ranks #6,990 for baby girls with 16 births, rising sharply (+45% over the past five years). In total, more than 650 Veenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Veena

Phonetically similar names — useful when Veena 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 Veena

What does the name Veena mean?

How popular is Veena in 2026?

In 2026, Veena ranks #6,990 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Veena most popular?

Veena reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,300 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Veena most popular?

Veena has historically been most popular in Indiana, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Veena.

Is Veena a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Veena is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Veena?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Veena include Lorana, Alfie, Crucita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Veena

Veena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 650 births in the dataset. Veena's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,300. Use the chart and map above to compare Veena'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.