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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Victory
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- vik-TOR-ee-ah
Victoria is a Latin name meaning victory, pronounced vik-TOR-ee-ah. It's a timeless classic, and Social Security records stretching back to 1880 back that up — this isn't a name that appeared out of nowhere. If you're weighing it for a daughter, you're looking at a name with a long, steady track record rather than a recent trend.
Meaning & Origin of Victoria
Meaning: Victory.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Victoria
vik-TOR-ee-ahIPA /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
Popularity of Victoria
Victoria peaked in 1998, when 12,148 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #16 nationally. By 2024 it had settled to #48, with 4,267 girls named Victoria that year — still solidly in use, just past its highest point.
Names Like Victoria
These names share Victoria’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victory. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Victoria?
Victoria is pronounced vik-TOR-ee-ah (IPA: /vɪkˈtɔːriə/).
Is Victoria a popular name right now?
Victoria peaked at #16 in 1998 and is ranked #48 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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