Veronika
Veronika is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Bringing victory; true image.
Origin and history
Veronika is a spelling variant of Veronica, derived from the Greek name Berenice meaning 'bringing victory' or later associated with the Latin phrase for 'true image'. It is widely used in Slavic, German, and Scandinavian languages. In the United States, it represents a less common but steadily used alternative to the traditional 'Veronica'.
Popularity in the United States
3,480 babies in the United States have been named Veronika since 1880. It ranks #3005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.9 %)
- NY (16.8 %)
- IL (14.3 %)
- FL (12 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 113 |
| 1970-1980 | 160 |
| 1980-1990 | 316 |
| 1990-2000 | 670 |
| 2000-2010 | 970 |
| 2010-2019 | 889 |
| 2020-2029 | 300 |
Famous people named Veronika
- Veronika Kudermetova: Tennis Player, Athlete
- Veronika Velez-Zuzulová: Alpine Skier, Athlete
Nicknames
Vera, Ronnie, Nika, Roni
Fun facts
- The original Greek name Berenike meant 'bringing victory', but popular medieval Latin folk etymology reinterpreted it as vera icona, meaning 'true image'.
- While Veronica with a 'c' is the standard English spelling, the 'k' spelling is the primary form in Czech, Slovak, Russian, and Lithuanian cultures.