Rising since 2021, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Vasilia since 1934
Babies named Vasilia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Vasilia is a distinctly rare feminine name of Greek origin, meaning 'royal' or 'queenly'. It entered U.S. records in 1934, but has never achieved widespread use. Its trajectory has been rising since 2021, and it reached its highest point on record in 2025, when it ranked 10,107 and was given to roughly 1 in every 178,585 baby girls. Despite its obscurity, Vasilia maintains a classic elegance rooted in the ancient Greek word 'basileus', making it a meaningful choice for families with Greek heritage or those drawn to underused historical names.
Vasilia is the feminine form of Vasilios, itself derived from Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king'. The name is a direct equivalent of the more common English name Basil, sharing the same root. It has been used in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities, though it remains relatively rare even within those contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vasi, Lia, Silia
Sibling names for Vasilia
Names that share Vasilia's style, for a brother or sister.
