Viktoria
Viktoria is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Victory or conqueror.
Origin and history
Viktoria is a European spelling variation of Victoria, derived from the Latin word for victory. It is widely used across Eastern and Central European cultures as well as German-speaking countries. In the United States, it serves as a less common, distinctive alternative to the traditional Victoria.
Popularity in the United States
2,659 babies in the United States have been named Viktoria since 1880. It ranks #3423 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.7 %)
- TX (18 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- IL (13.3 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 426 |
| 2000-2010 | 761 |
| 2010-2019 | 918 |
| 2020-2029 | 349 |
Famous people named Viktoria
- Viktoria Rebensburg: Alpine skier, Olympic athlete
- Viktoria Azarenka: Tennis player, Grand Slam champion
Nicknames
Vikki, Vicky, Tori, Ria
Fun facts
- Viktoria uses the letter 'k' which reflects the standard spelling in Scandinavian, German, and Slavic languages.
- The original name Victoria represents the Roman goddess of victory, equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike.