Names that start with V
418 different V-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Violet led them with 7,546 newborns. Compare all 1,640 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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1,640 of 1,640 V-names match
V-names in 2025
Showing 1–200 of 1,640
- VioletFrom the flower name, via Old French violete, ultimately from Latin violaEnglish7,546
- Valentinastrong, vigorous, healthyLatin5,361
- VictoriaVictoryLatin4,027
- VivianAliveLatin3,367
- VincentConquering, prevailingLatin3,272
- ValerieDerived from the Latin Valeria, meaning 'strong, healthy'Latin2,221
- ValeriaTo be strong, healthyLatin1,835
- ViviennealiveFrench1,786
- VictorConqueror, victorLatin1,664
- VeraFaith, or truth (from Russian and Slavic roots)Slavic1,482
- VivianaAlive, full of lifeLatin928
- VanessaOf uncertain originLiterary813
- VeronicaTrue imageLatin730
- ViennaVienna refers to the capital of AustriaModern coinage712
- ValentinoStrong, vigorous, healthyItalian710
- VirginiaMaiden or virgin, derived from the Latin word 'virgo'Latin572
- VicenteVicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, meaning 'conqueringSpanish498
- VioletaVioleta is the Spanish, Romanian, and Slavic form of Violet, meaning the flowerSpanish451
- ValentinStrong, healthyLatin418
- VincenzoConqueringItalian403
- Valerystrong, healthyFrench371
- VedaKnowledge, wisdomSanskrit370
- VadaOf uncertain originModern coinage302
- VioletteViolet (the flower)French298
- Vihaanof uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'dawn' or 'morning' in SanskritSanskrit261
- VeerBrave, heroic, or warriorSanskrit250
- ViolaViolet, the flowerLatin247
- VanOf uncertain meaningEnglish244
- ValleyA valley, the low land between hills or mountainsEnglish213
- ViviannaVivianna is a variant of Viviana, which is derived from the Latin name Vivianus, meaning 'alive' or 'lively'Latin208
- VaughnSmall, from the Welsh for 'little'Welsh204
- VanceOne who lives near or works in a marsh or fen, or a dweller by a fenEnglish200
- ViolettaLittle violetItalian196
- VedSacred knowledge, the Vedas (the oldest scriptures of Hinduism)Sanskrit188
- VidaLifeSpanish187
- ValorCourage, bravery, or strength of mind in the face of dangerEnglish180
- ViktorVictor, winnerLatin162
- ValentineStrong, vigorous, healthyLatin159
- VaydaOf uncertain originModern coinage148
- VerityTruth, from the Latin for truthEnglish145
- VirajOne meaning is 'courageous' or 'brave' in SanskritSanskrit144
- VanderOf uncertain originModern coinage139
- VinceConquering, victoriousLatin137
- VaedaOf uncertain originModern coinage134
- VernonPlace name from a Gaulish element meaning 'alder'French133
- ValenA modern coinage, likely derived from the Latin word valens meaning 'strong, vigorous,' or a shortened form of names like Valentin or ValentineModern coinage131
- VirgilOf uncertain meaningLatin129
- VamikaLittle goddess or small divinitySanskrit123
- VedantOne who knows the VedasSanskrit120
- ValenciaFrom the Latin name of a city in Spain, possibly meaning 'strength' or 'vigor'Spanish118
- VitoLife, living oneItalian117
- VivianneAliveFrench114
- Vivienalive, livingLatin108
- VivaanFull of life, lively, or a person who brings joySanskrit108
- VyomSky or space in SanskritSanskrit106
- VallieDiminutive of Valerie or Valentine, meaning 'strong, healthy' from Latin valereEnglish105
- ViolettViolet flowerEnglish102
- ValkyrieChooser of the slain, figures in Norse mythology who select warriors to die in battle and escort them to ValhallaScandinavian101
- ViggoBattle, warScandinavian97
- VenusThe Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, and prosperityLatin96
- VaaniOf uncertain originSanskrit91
- VladimirOf great power or ruling with peace, from the Slavic elements vladeti (to rule) and miru (peace, world)Slavic87
- VesperEvening star or evening prayer, depending on interpretationLatin80
- VanyaOf debated origin: possibly a short form of Ivan (Russian for John, meaning 'God is gracious') or derived from the Sanskrit name Vani meaning 'speech' or 'voiceSlavic75
- Veerabrave, courageous, or warriorSanskrit72
- VihaPossibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'dawn' or 'morning light', though its modern use may be as a variant of Vihaan or a standalone coinageSanskrit71
- VonDerived from German and Dutch noble particles indicating 'from' or 'of', used as a forenameGerman68
- VayuWind or air, the Hindu god of windSanskrit68
- VedanshOne who offers prayersSanskrit64
- VinnyConquering or victoriousLatin63
- VittoriaVictory, derived from the Latin word 'victoria'Italian61
- VaniaGracious gift of GodSlavic60
- ViktoriaVictory, derived from the Latin word 'victoria'Latin59
- VannaOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- ViaanFull of life and energySanskrit58
- VanellopeOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- VictoryVictory, success or triumph in battle or competitionEnglish56
- ViannaPossibly a variant of Viviana, meaning 'alive' or 'lively', or a respelling of Diana or GiannaEnglish55
- ViviVivi is typically a diminutive of names like Vivian or Vivienne, meaning 'life' or 'alive,' but it is also used independentlyLatin49
- ValarieVariant of Valerie, meaning strong or healthyEnglish48
- VianneyOf uncertain originFrench47
- VedanthOne who is knowledgeable in the VedasSanskrit47
- ViratOf uncertain originSanskrit47
- VarnikaOf uncertain originSanskrit45
- VihanaOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- Vernaspring greenLatin44
- VeronikaShe who brings victory, true imageGreek43
- VikramVikram means 'valorous' or 'brave' in SanskritSanskrit43
- VegaFalling star or swooping eagleArabic43
- VaidaPossibly derived from Lithuanian 'vaidinti' meaning 'to call' or 'to name', or a feminine form of VaidasSlavic42
- VaayuWind, air, or the Hindu god of windSanskrit41
- Vallee41
- VerenaPossibly meaning "faith" or derived from the Latin "verus" (true)Latin40
- ValorieStrong, healthyLatin39
- VidalOf uncertain originSpanish39
- VedhOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Ved or short form of Vedic names, often interpreted as 'knowledge' or 'sacred text' in Sanskrit contextSanskrit39
- VaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- Vaela38
- VianaPossibly derived from Latin 'Viana' (way) or a variant of Viviana (alive, lively)Latin36
- VardaanBlessing or boon, often referring to a divine gift in Hindu traditionSanskrit36
- VickyVictory, feminine diminutive of Victor or VictoriaEnglish35
- ViviannVariant of Vivian, likely meaning 'alive' or 'lively' from Latin vivusEnglish35
- VianeyPossibly a variant of Vivian, meaning 'alive' or 'lively', or a modern invented nameModern coinage33
- VitaLife, from the Latin word for lifeLatin32
- VeniceOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the name of the Italian city VeniceModern coinage32
- VibhaLustrous, radiant, or brightSanskrit32
- VedikaA name derived from the Sanskrit word for knowledge, often interpreted as 'divine knowledge' or 'related to the Vedas'Sanskrit32
- VaanyaOne meaning is 'gracious' or 'beautiful', derived from SanskritSanskrit32
- VylaModern coinage, possibly derived as a feminine form of the surname Vane or inspired by the sound of names like Kayla or MylaModern coinage32
- VittorioVictor, conquerorItalian31
- ViyanOf uncertain originPersian30
- ValenteStrong, healthy, or vigorousItalian29
- ValeOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the English word 'vale' meaning valley, or from the Latin 'vale' meaning farewellModern coinage29
- VaniVoice, speechSanskrit29
- VidaliaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Vidal or a place name derived from the Vidalia onionModern coinage29
- VanesaVariant of Vanessa, a name of uncertain meaningEnglish28
- VanshA descendant, lineage, or family from SanskritSanskrit28
- VianOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- VincenteConquering or victoriousSpanish27
- VellaOf uncertain originEnglish27
- VirBrave, heroic, or manlySanskrit27
- VedhaOne who possesses knowledgeSanskrit27
- ViraFaith or belief, derived from Latin 'vera' meaning 'true'Latin26
- VeronaOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name of the Italian city Verona, or from the Latin 'verus' meaning 'true'Italian25
- VailVail is a place name of uncertain meaning, possibly from the Old French 'val' meaning 'valley'English25
- VeydaPossibly a variant of Veda, deriving from the Sanskrit word for 'knowledge' or 'sacred scripture'Modern coinage25
- Versai25
- VannOf uncertain originEnglish24
- VrindaVrinda is a Sanskrit name meaning 'basil' (the sacred tulsi plant) or 'choice, selected'Sanskrit24
- ViditOf uncertain originSanskrit24
- VinhGlory, honor, or prestige in VietnameseModern coinage23
- VivianeAliveFrench23
- ValerianStrong, healthy (from Latin valere)Latin23
- VallenOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- VikrantOne who is victorious or valiantSanskrit23
- ValDiminutive of Valentine or Valerius, meaning 'strong, healthy'Latin22
- ViridianaGreen, flourishing, or youthfulLatin22
- VivaAlive, livelyLatin22
- VyOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- VishruthSweet, pleasing, or gracefulSanskrit22
- Videlof uncertain originModern coinage22
- ViyaanOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- VisionVision means the ability to see or a mental image of the futureModern coinage22
- Vedarth22
- VelmaOf uncertain originEnglish21
- VinnieConquering, victoriousEnglish21
- VincenzaConquering, victoriousItalian21
- ValeskaOf uncertain originGerman21
- ValenaOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- ValynOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Valene or a modern invention based on ValModern coinage21
- VarenyaOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- VivanFull of lifeLatin20
- VergilOf uncertain meaning, possibly 'flourishing' from Latin 'virga' (green branch) or 'staff'Latin19
- ViraajSplendor, radiance, or sovereigntySanskrit19
- ViranshOf uncertain originSanskrit19
- Vedang19
- VasiliosKing, royalGreek18
- VeenaA musical instrument, specifically the veena, a plucked string instrument from ancient IndiaSanskrit18
- ViliamiWill-helmetScandinavian18
- ValerioTo be strong, healthy, or valiantLatin18
- VashOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- VishwaUniverse, world, or all-pervadingSanskrit18
- Verse18
- Vayoleth18
- VishnuPreserver or pervaderSanskrit17
- VelaOf uncertain originLatin17
- Valliof uncertain originModern coinage17
- ViviaOf uncertain originLatin17
- VihanMorning, dawnSanskrit17
- ViaUncertainModern coinage17
- VasilisaOf uncertain origin, possibly related to Greek 'basilissa' meaning 'queen'Slavic17
- VenbaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Vaila17
- Visenya17
- VinsonSon of VincentEnglish16
- Vaibhavone who is radiant or prosperous, an epithet of the god Kubera and the BuddhaSanskrit16
- Vladof uncertain meaning, likely derived from a Slavic root meaning 'to rule' or 'to possess'Slavic16
- VegasDerived from the name of the city Las Vegas, Nevada, a Spanish phrase meaning 'the meadows'Modern coinage16
- VieraOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- VirlanOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- VeyaVeya is a modern invented nameModern coinage16
- Vidharth16
- Vayolet16
- VarunLord of the waters, a Hindu deity associated with the ocean and cosmic orderSanskrit15
- VaishnaviShe who is devoted to Lord VishnuSanskrit15
- ViniciusOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin family name Vinicius, which may be related to 'vinum' meaning 'wine'Portuguese15
- ViyaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- VaylenOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- VyanOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- Viyana15
- Vriha15
- Vidhatri15
- VilmaWill-helmetGerman14
- VascoBasque, or from the Basque regionSpanish14
- VeneziaFrom the Italian name for the city of VeniceModern coinage14
- VonnOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- VaidehiAnother name for the goddess Sita, meaning 'daughter of King Janaka of Videha'Sanskrit14
- Ventus14
- Vea14
- Vetri14