Virginia
Pronunciation: [ v-erj-IHNY-uh ]
Does Virginia flow with your last name?
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Virginia
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Virginia
12 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Virginia
See all →What the Virginia report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Virginia the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Virginia head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Virginia actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Virginia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 473 babies have been named Virginia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Virginia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,902 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →"beloved, desired"
"famous ruler"
"council friend"
"called forth, gloriously summoned"
"gift"
Compare Virginia with:
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,902
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Virginia fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Also a Girl Name
Virginia is also used as a girl name, ranked #510.
View Virginia as a girl name →Similar Names
See all names like Virginia →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Virginia with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Virginia and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Virginia sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Greek origin
"beloved, desired"
#19,720 in US
Germanic origin
"famous ruler"
#19,736 in US
Old English origin
"council friend"
#19,826 in US
Greek origin
"called forth, gloriously summoned"
#19,830 in US
Greek origin
"gift"
#19,879 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"son of the fair one"
#19,750 in US
Latin/Greek origin
"green, blooming"
#19,918 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Virginia's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia
Is Virginia a boy or girl name?
How do you pronounce Virginia?
How popular is the name Virginia?
What are common nicknames for Virginia?
Is Virginia a common or rare name?
What boy names are similar to Virginia?
Are there other spellings for Virginia?
About the Name Virginia
Virginia is a boy name .
Is Virginia a boy or girl name? Virginia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,902 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #510. Virginia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Virginia is currently ranked #19,902 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Virginia include Vir, Virg, Virgy, Virgie, Virgi, Virgiy, Virgiie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Viy, and Viie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Virginia include Virgil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis