Severa is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'severus', which means 'severe' or 'stern'. This name was popular among early Christians and was likely given to girls born around the time of the Roman Empire's decline. It fell out of common usage during the Middle Ages but has seen some resurgence in recent times, particularly in Italy and other European countries with historical ties to Rome.
The name Severa experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century-plus, with peaks occurring around the late 1920s and early 1930s (reaching as high as 20 births in 1927) and a decline thereafter. From the 1940s onwards, the name's popularity has consistently been quite low, with most years registering fewer than 10 births each year, and frequently only 5 births per year, as seen in many recent years.