Vaela Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VAY-lah //ˈveɪ.lə//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: 'bringer of light'; Hebrew: 'to shine'
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Vaela is often associated with modern interpretations of names that evoke brightness and positivity. The Hebrew origin connects it to the concept of light and illumination, which has significant cultural importance in various traditions, symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment.
The name reflects a blend of contemporary and traditional influences, appealing to those seeking unique yet meaningful names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vaela was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Vaela has ranked as high as #6717 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Vaela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Vaela is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vaela was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vaela.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 38 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Vaela
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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