Vira Girl

Popularity: #922 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VEER-uh /ˈvɪərə/

Origin: Sanskrit; Slavic

Meaning: Sanskrit: 'brave'; Slavic: 'faith'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vira has its roots in the Sanskrit word "vira," which means "brave" or "heroic." This term is often associated with valor and strength in various Indian languages and cultures. The name has also been linked to the Slavic word "vira," meaning "faith" or "belief," which reflects a different cultural significance.

The transition of the name into English can be traced through various linguistic influences, particularly as cultures interacted and exchanged ideas over centuries. Historically, the name Vira has been used in various contexts, particularly in Hindu mythology and literature, where it is associated with heroic figures and deities.

The concept of bravery is a recurring theme in ancient texts, such as the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 4th century BCE. In Slavic cultures, the name has been borne by figures in folklore and history, contributing to its cultural resonance in Eastern Europe.

The name's presence in these significant texts and traditions underscores its enduring appeal across different cultures. Culturally, Vira embodies qualities of courage and faith, making it a name that resonates with strength and conviction.

In some traditions, it is also associated with the idea of a protector or guardian, enhancing its significance in familial and community contexts. The name has various diminutive forms, such as Viri or Vira, which may be used affectionately in different cultures.

Overall, the name Vira carries a rich tapestry of meanings and associations that reflect its historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Vira

In this section, you will find notable people named Vira. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Vira who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Vira who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Vira Bhardwaj is a filmmaker best known for The Last Resort, The Last Dance, and The Other Side of the River.

Vira T. O. is a writer best known for her novels and contributions to contemporary literature.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vira, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vira. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vira was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Vira has ranked as high as #2081 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Vira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vira 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 Vira 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 Vira.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 26 26
2024 13 13
2023 13 13
2022 17 17
2021 16 16
2020 10 10
2019 8 8
2018 7 7
2017 17 17
2015 9 9
2012 6 6
1967 10 10
1963 8 8
1962 9 9
1961 10 10
1960 8 8
1959 13 13
1958 11 11
1956 11 11
1955 8 8
1954 10 10
1953 12 12
1952 10 10
1951 7 7
1950 6 6
1949 8 8
1948 11 11
1947 12 12
1946 9 9
1945 6 6
1944 8 8
1943 6 6
1942 12 12
1941 11 11
1940 10 10
1939 12 12
1938 13 13
1937 11 11
1936 26 26
1935 12 12
1934 10 10
1933 13 13
1932 17 17
1931 14 14
1930 16 16
1929 22 22
1928 28 28
1927 19 19
1926 19 19
1925 19 19
1924 24 24
1923 21 21
1922 25 25
1921 28 28
1920 28 28
1919 22 22
1918 34 34
1917 30 30
1916 39 39
1915 26 26
1914 16 16
1913 21 21
1912 14 14
1911 14 14
1910 9 9
1909 16 16
1908 14 14
1907 9 9
1906 15 15
1905 16 16
1904 12 12
1903 15 15
1902 13 13
1901 11 11
1900 16 16
1899 15 15
1898 10 10
1897 12 12
1896 21 21
1895 10 10
1894 10 10
1893 12 12
1892 14 14
1891 11 11
1890 5 5
1889 12 12
1888 10 10
1885 5 5
1884 10 10
1883 5 5
1882 5 5

Top States for Vira (1936)

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.

State Births Share
MS 6
55%
NC 5
45%