Abigail
Hebrew
“my father is joyful”
Mostly girls · Latin
“victory”
Say it vik-TOR-ee-uhPronunciation may vary by region.
A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Victoria is a Latin name meaning victory. Its meaning is direct, while its history gives it associations with both classical tradition and later royal naming.
Vicky and Tori are established shorter forms, and Vittoria is an Italian counterpart. The four-syllable full name offers a more formal rhythm, allowing parents to choose whether to use Victoria every day or reserve it alongside a shorter familiar form.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 54 | 4,027 |
| 2024 | Boys | 8,941 | 9 |
| 2024 | Girls | 48 | 4,281 |
| 2023 | Girls | 45 | 4,454 |
| 2022 | Girls | 43 | 4,782 |
| 2021 | Boys | 12,054 | 6 |
| 2021 | Girls | 43 | 4,713 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9,503 | 8 |
| 2020 | Girls | 34 | 5,303 |
| 2019 | Boys | 14,007 | 5 |
| 2019 | Girls | 25 | 6,380 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10,682 | 7 |
| 2018 | Girls | 21 | 7,134 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8,104 | 10 |
| 2017 | Girls | 19 | 7,314 |
| 2016 | Girls | 21 | 7,329 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12,004 | 6 |
| 2015 | Girls | 20 | 7,630 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8,742 | 9 |
| 2014 | Girls | 19 | 8,012 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
Keep the possibilities coming
More names with a similar feeling or shared roots.
Hebrew
“my father is joyful”
Hebrew
“pledged to God”
Feminine variation of Emil, Latin
“rival”
Hebrew
“Traditionally weary; derivation uncertain”
English from Latin
“lily; pledged to God”
Hebrew, Japanese
“pleasantness (Hebrew); Japanese meaning depends on kanji”