The nameViktoria

Viktoria is the German and Slavic spelling of Victoria. The k gives it a central European feel.

Meaning

Viktoria comes from the Latin victoria, "victory".

Origin

Latin, through German and Slavic languages.

History

In England and Wales Viktoria reached 673rd place in 2017. It is common in Germany, Austria, Russia and Ukraine.

Famous people named Viktoria

Popularity of the name Viktoria

Viktoria in the United States

4189thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2015peak year (113 births)
2,599babies named Viktoria in the United States since 1880
057113 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Viktoria was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 918 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Viktoria. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Viktoria in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 58 births a year on average, against 89 in the five years before.

Viktoria in the United Kingdom

2085thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2017peak year (61 births)
758babies named Viktoria in the United Kingdom since 1997
03161 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Viktoria was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 480 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Viktoria. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Viktoria in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.

Viktoria in France

1251stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (40 births)
680babies named Viktoria in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Viktoria in Switzerland

312thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2020peak year (31 births)
501babies named Viktoria in Switzerland since 2000
01631 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Viktoria in Austria

79thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
1996peak year (376 births)
9,669babies named Viktoria in Austria since 1984
0188376 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Viktoria in Norway

286thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
2000peak year (65 births)
1,606babies named Viktoria in Norway since 1945
03365 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Sibling names for Viktoria

Names from the same generation as Viktoria, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Viktoria mean?

Viktoria comes from the Latin victoria, "victory".

What is the origin of the name Viktoria?

Latin, through German and Slavic languages.

Is Viktoria a girl's or a boy's name?

Viktoria is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Viktoria?

In 2024, Viktoria was the 4189th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 34 births.

What are good sibling names for Viktoria?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Antonina, Lucinda, Ursula and Kateri for a sister, Olivier, Johannes, Marius and Vince for a brother.

Who are famous people named Viktoria?

Viktoria Mullova, violinist.