Virginia
- Meaning
- Virginal, pure
- Origin
- Latin
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What does Virginia mean?
Virginia means “virginal, pure”.
Virginia is associated with the Latin word virgo, meaning “maiden” or “virgin.” It may have originated as a Roman family name; the familiar interpretation is an association rather than a certain account of its earliest origin.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Virginia yet.
How popular is Virginia?
United States · 2025Explore how often Virginia is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #526 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Virginia
- 572 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 5.8% Fewer than 2024
Virginia over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #526 | 572 |
| 2024 | Girls | #507 | 607 |
| 2023 | Girls | #560 | 536 |
| 2022 | Girls | #540 | 571 |
| 2021 | Girls | #544 | 563 |
| 2020 | Girls | #581 | 505 |
| 2019 | Girls | #534 | 575 |
| 2018 | Girls | #537 | 586 |
| 2017 | Girls | #513 | 612 |
| 2016 | Girls | #514 | 606 |
| 2015 | Girls | #523 | 601 |
| 2014 | Girls | #583 | 523 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Violet
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Purple
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- Dawn
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Camila
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Young ceremonial attendant
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Nora
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Honor or meaning unknown
Shares an origin with Virginia.
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