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Vela
GirlMeaning of Vela: Spanish: 'watchful'
Vela is a girl's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6439th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6439
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,082
First recorded 1888 · peak 1915
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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