Vena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Vena has Latin origins, meaning 'vein' or 'channel'. It evolved through various forms in Latin and Old French before appearing in English. The name is often associated with traits of beauty and strength, but it does not have biblical relevance. Vena gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as a unique choice today.
The name Vena is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 895th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1618th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2654th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3859th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11096th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21209th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14385th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vena"
Pronunciation
/ˈviː.nə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vena is derived from the Latin word 'vena', meaning 'vein' or 'channel'. In ancient Roman mythology, Vena was also associated with the goddess of love and beauty.
Meaning
vein, channel
Language Evolution
Vena (Latin), Vena (Old French), Vena (English)
Historical Usage
The name Vena has been used intermittently since the Middle Ages, but it gained more popularity in the 20th century as a feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Venna, Veen, Venita
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Vena is considered unique and carries a modern yet classic feel, often associated with beauty and strength.
Famous People
Vena Pashaeva, a noted artist, Vena L. Garrison, a prominent writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vena"
"Vena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 895th of 9107 | 1,162 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1618th of 9204 | 447 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2654th of 12526 | 346 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3859th of 19264 | 259 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11096th of 27321 | 79 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21209th of 35406 | 34 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14385th of 30306 | 60 |
Regional Popularity of "Vena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Vena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.58% 1056th/1416 |
- |
35.97% 851st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
58.82% 1384th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
79.68% 2211th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.