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Viktoria
GirlLatin, German· “form of Victoria, victory”
- Meaning
- form of Victoria, victory
- Origin
- Latin, German
- Pronunciation
- vihk-TOR-ee-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,892
- US babies 2025
- 59
- Best rank
- #1,838 (2015)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Viktoria
Viktoria is a Latin and German name that means “form of Victoria, victory”.
Viktoria is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, victory. Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, and the name was later borne by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, whose long reign gave its name to an era. Another royal bearer was Viktoria, the daughter of Queen Victoria who became German Empress. The k spelling is common in Central and Eastern Europe. It is pronounced vihk-TOR-ee-uh. Vika, Tori and Vicky are nicknames, giving the name a European twist on a well-known classic.
Popularity over time
Viktoria first appears in US Social Security records in 1950. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,838 in 2015, the same year it reached its highest count of 113 babies. In 2025, 59 babies were named Viktoria, and it ranked #2,892 nationally. That is 48% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,079 in 1950, #9,073 in 1980, #2,052 in 2000, #2,690 in 2010, and #2,892 in 2025. Of the 2,659 US girls named Viktoria since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 761 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lillith, Ellyana, Avia, Jaina, and Glory.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Viktoria ranked highest in New York and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1648 | 8 |
| California | #3075 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Viktoria is usually pronounced vihk-TOR-ee-uh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with V and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Viktoria
A few middle names that flow with Viktoria: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Viktoria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viktoria mean?
Viktoria is a Latin and German name that means “form of Victoria, victory”.
What is the origin of the name Viktoria?
Viktoria has Latin and German roots. Viktoria is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, victory.
Is Viktoria a popular name?
Not especially. Viktoria ranked #2,892 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Viktoria a boy or girl name?
Viktoria is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Viktoria?
Viktoria is usually pronounced vihk-TOR-ee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings