Is Vega a boy's or girl's name?

Vega is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 178 recorded births.

When was Vega most popular?

Vega reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 52 births that year. It is currently ranked #3944 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Vega?

Vega is currently ranked #3944 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 715 babies since 1918.

Vega

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysRising fast Also a pet name

#3944▼ 474in 2024

Meaning & Origin

The brightest star in the constellation Lyra; Alpha (α) Lyrae. It forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Vega is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic al-Nasr al-Waqi (the falling eagle), contracted to Vega, meaning 'falling' or 'the swooping eagle.' Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra and the fifth-brightest star in the night sky.

Vega is one of the most important stars in astronomical history — it was the North Star 12,000 years ago and will be again in 14,000 years. It anchors the Summer Triangle visible from every Northern Hemisphere location. As a name, Vega carries stellar authority: beautiful, bright, and ancient. It fits the trend of star names alongside Lyra, Vega, and Altair.

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Popularity Over Time

Vega climbed 3864 spots in the last 20 years — from #7808 to #3944.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Vega
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	191	#3971	▼
2010s	333	#4686	▲
2000s	166	#8107	▲
1990s	9	#10311	▲
1970s	5	#11912	▼
1950s	6	#6051	▲
1910s	5	#5535	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 1918–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Vega
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	38	#3944	-8 (-17.4%)
2023	46	#3470	+6 (15.0%)
2022	40	#3822	+1 (2.6%)
2021	39	#3874	+11 (39.3%)
2020	28	#4746	-24 (-46.2%)
2019	52	#3125	+4 (8.3%)
2018	48	#3339	+8 (20.0%)
2017	40	#3840	+5 (14.3%)
2016	35	#4238	0
2015	35	#4223	+13 (59.1%)
2014	22	#5979	-6 (-21.4%)
2013	28	#5007	+5 (21.7%)
2012	23	#5879	+1 (4.5%)
2011	22	#6135	-6 (-21.4%)
2010	28	#5098	+4 (16.7%)
2009	24	#5883	+8 (50.0%)
2008	16	#8088	-8 (-33.3%)
2007	24	#5883	-2 (-7.7%)
2006	26	#5368	+7 (36.8%)
2005	19	#6519	+4 (26.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Vega as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Vega has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 178 births since 2007.

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Current rank

178

Total births

2017

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Vega be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Vega is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #3944. As a boy's name, it ranks #10802.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1918–2024) · Methodology