Vena
Vena is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Vein, blood vessel, or stream of water.
Origin and history
Vena is a vintage feminine given name derived from the Latin word for vein, pulse, or stream of water. It gained mild popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a rare choice given to fewer than five girls per year in recent SSA records.
Popularity in the United States
2,804 babies in the United States have been named Vena since 1880. It ranks #3345 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- KY (38.1 %)
- TX (20.6 %)
- AR (6.9 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- TN (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 128 |
| 1890-1900 | 252 |
| 1900-1910 | 286 |
| 1910-1920 | 462 |
| 1920-1930 | 523 |
| 1930-1940 | 259 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 213 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 43 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Vena
- Vena Jackson: Educator
Fun facts
- Vena was most common in the United States around the 1890s and early 1900s, reflecting Victorian era naming preferences.
- The name directly reflects the Latin word 'vena', meaning vein or life-giving channel.