UK girl's name
Venera
From Latin, meaning "Venus", the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Venera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Venera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Venera is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Venera. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Venera ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Venera.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Venera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Venera mean?
The given name Venera has its roots in the ancient Slavic cultures, primarily in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. It is derived from the Old Church Slavonic word "venera," which translates to "Venus" – the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. The name can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 6th to 10th centuries AD.
Venera was a popular name among the Slavic people, who embraced the pagan beliefs and mythologies of their ancestors before the widespread adoption of Christianity. The name likely gained popularity due to the reverence for the celestial bodies and the personification of natural phenomena in Slavic folklore.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Venera can be found in the ancient Slavic epic poem "The Tale of Igor's Campaign," dating back to the 12th century. In this literary work, Venera is mentioned as the name of a beautiful maiden, emphasizing the association of the name with feminine beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Venera. One of the earliest was Venera Grigoryevna (1510-1570), a Russian princess and the wife of Prince Andrey Kurbsky. Another prominent figure was Venera Mukhina (1889-1953), a renowned Soviet sculptor best known for her iconic statue "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman," which was unveiled at the 1937 World's Fair in Paris.
In the realm of literature, Venera Ivanovna (1883-1965), a Russian writer and playwright, made significant contributions to Soviet literature in the early 20th century. Her works often explored social issues and the lives of working-class women.
In the field of astronomy, Venera Solovyova (1906-1996) was a Soviet scientist and one of the first women to specialize in astrophysics. She played a crucial role in the Soviet space program and contributed to the development of the Venera missions, which explored the planet Venus.
Another notable figure bearing the name Venera was Venera Safargalieva (1929-2004), a Tatar soprano and People's Artist of the USSR. She was celebrated for her powerful operatic performances and her contributions to the preservation of Tatar culture and music.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Venera throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Venera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Venera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Venera
- 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
Venera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Venera in the UK right now?
In 2006, Venera was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Venera most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Venera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Venera?
From Latin, meaning "Venus", the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
How many people are called Venera in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Venera across the 1 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.