UK girl's name
Vena
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "sacred river".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Vena. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vena ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Vena.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Vena mean?
The name Vena has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-European languages. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "vena," which means "a braid of hair" or "a plaited lock." The name has been found in various Hindu texts and scriptures, dating back to the Vedic period (c. 1500–500 BCE).
One of the earliest references to the name Vena can be found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts. According to the Vishnu Purana, Vena was the name of a legendary king who ruled over the entire earth during the Satya Yuga (the first age in the Hindu cosmological cycle). He was known for his arrogance and disregard for the gods, which eventually led to his downfall.
In the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, Vena is mentioned as the father of Prithu, who is believed to be the first human king. Prithu is said to have been born from the churning of Vena's thigh after his death, as the sages sought to create a righteous ruler.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vena. One of the earliest recorded examples is Vena Samdhi (c. 7th century CE), an Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.
Another prominent figure is Vena Bhatta (c. 8th century CE), a Sanskrit grammarian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the philosophy of language and the nature of reality.
In the 14th century, Vena Samvat was a notable Indian astronomer and mathematician who made advancements in the field of astronomy and the calculation of planetary positions.
In more recent times, Vena Prasad (1892-1978) was an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Vena Narayanan (1932-2005) was a renowned Indian mathematician and computer scientist, known for his contributions to the field of theoretical computer science and the development of the Curry-Howard isomorphism.
While the name Vena has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions over time, with its own unique interpretations and associations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vena over time
The chart below shows babies named Vena registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vena, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vena was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Vena
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Vena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vena in the UK right now?
In 2011, Vena was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Vena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vena?
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "sacred river".
How many people are called Vena in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vena across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.