AHEAD: The ultimate list of V names for girls… and which could go viral this year.
If you’re looking for stunning girl names that start with V, you’re in the right place!
I’ve rounded up every “V” name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
Below you’ll find over 40 names, their meanings, and current popularities.
You’ll also find a shortlist of V names poised to go viral in 2025.
Related: Boy Names that Start with V
“V” names trending in 2025
These girls’ names starting with V are climbing the charts right now, each making significant gains since last year.
Veda
- Name meaning: Knowledge or ruler.
- Popularity: #818 (↑72)
Violeta
- Name meaning: Purple flower.
- Popularity: #651 (↑89)
Violette
- Name meaning: Purple flower.
- Popularity: #983 (↑88)
Viviana
- Name meaning: Life.
- Popularity: #359 (↑25)
Vivienne
- Name meaning: Life.
- Popularity: #235 (↑69)
More on 2025 viral predictions in just a bit.
Popular girl names that start with V
These V names for girls are ranked in the top 1000.
Vada
- Name meaning: Knowledge or ruler.
- Popularity: #830
Valentina
- Name meaning: Strength.
- Popularity: #49
Valeria
- Name meaning: Healthy, brave, strong.
- Popularity: #154
Valerie
- Name meaning: Healthy, brave, strong.
- Popularity: #144
Vanessa
- Name meaning: Type of butterfly.
- Popularity: #304
Vera
- Name meaning: Faith.
- Popularity: #223
Veronica
- Name meaning: She who brings victory.
- Popularity: #410
Victoria
- Name meaning: Winner.
- Popularity: #45
Vienna
- Name meaning: Austria’s capital.
- Popularity: #691
Violet
- Name meaning: Purple flower.
- Popularity: #16
Related: Middle Names for Violet
Virginia
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: #560
Vivian
- Name meaning: Life.
- Popularity: #87
Short “V” names for girls
These V names pack style and sophistication into just a few letters.
Vale
- Name meaning: Valley.
- Popularity: This one-syllable name isn’t ranking.
Valli
- Name meaning: Healthy, brave, strong.
- Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.
Vara
- Name meaning: A unit of measurement. Foreign woman.
- Popularity: This two-syllable name isn’t ranking.
Vela
- Name meaning: Coastline.
- Popularity: This beachy name isn’t ranking.
Vega
- Name meaning: Swooping eagle or meadow.
- Popularity: This bird-inspired name isn’t ranking.
Vida or Vita
- Name meaning: Life.
- Popularity: Neither of these 4-letter names is ranking.
Vika
- Name meaning: Victory.
- Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.
Unique girl names that start with V
These baby names starting with V are a little different!
Valencia
- Name meaning: Healthy, brave, strong.
- Popularity: This perfect rainbow baby name isn’t ranking.
Vania or Vanya
- Name meaning: Type of butterfly.
- Popularity: This nature-themed name isn’t ranking.
Vanna
- Name meaning: God is gracious.
- Popularity: This graceful Wheel of Fortune-reminiscent name isn’t ranking.
Valor
- Name meaning: Courage.
- Popularity: This unique V name isn’t ranking.
Valentine
- Name meaning: Sweetheart.
- Popularity: This winter baby name isn’t ranking.
Vaughn
- Name meaning: Small.
- Popularity: This V name isn’t ranking for either gender. It last ranked for boys in 2017.
Venetia
- Name meaning: Venice, city of canals.
- Popularity: This city-inspired name isn’t ranking.
Venus
- Name meaning: Roman goddess of love and beauty. The second planet from the sun.
- Popularity: This space name isn’t ranking.
Verity
- Name meaning: Truth.
- Popularity: This 3-syllable name isn’t ranking.
Verona
- Name meaning: Truth. City in Italy.
- Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.
Vesper or Vespera
- Name meaning: Evening star.
- Popularity: Neither spelling of this edgy name is ranking.
Vidalia
- Name meaning: Life. Type of onion. Town in Georgia.
- Popularity: This exotic name isn’t ranking.
Vienne
- Name meaning: Vienna (city).
- Popularity: This elegant name isn’t ranking.
Viola
- Name meaning: An instrument similar to a Violin.
- Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.
Vivica
- Name meaning: Fortress.
- Popularity: This a-ending name isn’t ranking.
Will any girl names that start with V go viral in 2025?
Yes, I believe so!
There are two stand-out names poised for dramatic growth this year.
Vivienne
Among girl names that start with V, Vivienne by far shows the most potential to go viral.
After entering the U.S. top 1000 in 2009 at #531, the name has climbed steadily, but its recent momentum is unprecedented. Vivienne jumped 69 spots in 2023 – its largest single-year improvement ever.
Even more telling, all three variations hit historic peaks simultaneously in 2023: Vivian reached #87 (its highest rank in 90 years), Vivienne hit #235, and Viviana climbed to #359. This synchronized success across variations is extremely rare and often predicts accelerated growth.
International strength reinforces the trend. While ranking #235 in the U.S., Vivienne has climbed to #449 in England/Wales (up from #1364 in 1996) and reached #194 in Switzerland.
Celebrity influence has played a key role. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s choice for their twin in 2008 catapulted the name to wider recognition. The name also benefits from the legacy of designer Vivienne Westwood.
Not to mention, French-influenced names are having a moment (Charlotte #3, Eleanor #14), and Vivienne offers the increasingly popular -enne ending with appealing nickname options like Vivi.
The current position at #235 puts this V-initial name in the sweet spot where names often see exponential growth. It’s high enough to be familiar but not ubiquitous.
Veda
Veda is the second V name that’s shown remarkable momentum in recent months.
A leap of 72 spots from #890 in 2022 to #818 in 2023 suggests we’re witnessing the early stages of a potential surge.
Veda follows in the footsteps of other successful V-names like Vera (#213) and Violet (#16), but brings its own unique spiritual weight – the Vedas are the sacred texts of Hinduism.
What’s particularly fascinating is Veda’s historical pattern. In the early 1900s, it ranked in the 400s-500s, proving it has lasting appeal while still feeling fresh to modern parents.
With just 338 births in 2023 (0.019% of total female births), Veda hits that sweet spot of being recognizable without being common – a crucial factor for parents seeking distinctive yet wearable names.
Given the current trend toward meaningful names with spiritual connections (as seen in recent celebrity choices like Sage, Bear, and Aspen), Veda is perfectly positioned for a potential breakthrough in 2025.
Nicknames for girl names that start with V
These are great if you love long names but want a shorter V-initial nickname.
👉🏼 Jump ahead to middle names if you wish.
Val
Short for: Valencia, Valentina, Valentine, Valeria, Valerie
Van
Short for: Vania, Vanna, Vanya
Vic
Short for: Victoria, Vivica
Vi
Short for: Viola, Violet, Violeta, Vivian, Viviana
Viv or Vivi
Short for: Vivian, Viviana, Vivienne, Vivica
Nicknames that don’t start with V but come from V names:
Letty
Short for: Violet, Violette, Violeta
Nicki or Nicky
Short for: Veronica
Ria
Short for: Valeria, Victoria
Ginny
Short for: Virginia
Ronnie
Short for: Veronica
Tori
Short for: Victoria
Middle name ideas for girl names that start with V
Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a first name with “V” as the first letter.
- Vada Delilah
- Vale Magnolia
- Valencia Sophie
- Valentina Reese
- Valentine Blakely
- Valeria Rylan
- Valerie Belle
- Valery Ella
- Valli Lavender
- Valor Juliette
- Vanessa Hailey
- Vania Aubrey
- Vanna Charlotte
- Vanya Everly
- Vara Penelope
- Vaughn Olivia
- Veda Madison
- Vela Paige
- Venice Lily
- Venus Avery
- Vera Lennox
- Verity Harlow
- Verona Brooke
- Veronica Blair
- Viara Faye
- Victoria Jade
Girl Names Starting with V: Trend Analysis
Names beginning with ‘V’ represent a fascinating subset of current naming trends, with 18 options ranked in the top 1000.
The clear queen of V-names is Violet, sitting at an impressive #16. Its popularity has helped spark interest in variations like Violeta and Violette, which showed remarkable synchronous growth in 2023.
Violeta made one of the most dramatic jumps among V-names, climbing 89 spots to #651. Its Spanish flair and connection to the established Violet make it particularly noteworthy.
Romance language influences are proving powerful, with Valentina (#49) and Valeria (#154) both maintaining strong positions in the rankings.
The ‘Viv-‘ prefix is showing particular strength. Vivienne (#235), Vivian (#87), and Viviana (#359) all benefit from their sophisticated sound and connection to the Latin word for “life.”
Vienna (#691) represents an interesting emerging trend – place names with cultural cachet. Its musical associations and European sophistication make it a name to watch.
Short, vintage V-names like Vera (#223) and Vada (#830) maintain steady positions, with Vada showing particular momentum by climbing 20 spots in 2023.
Celebrity influence continues to play a role – notice how Violet’s popularity correlates with several high-profile celebrity choices, including John Krasinski and Emily Blunt choosing it for their daughter.
Looking ahead to 2025, names combining multiple current trends (like Violeta’s nature connection and Spanish flair, or Vienna’s place-name status and vintage feel) seem positioned for continued growth.
The V-sound itself carries a sophisticated, victorious quality that parents are increasingly drawn to, suggesting this letter group will continue to expand its presence in the coming years.
Final thoughts on “V” girl names
Before you make your daughter’s name official, here are a few questions worth asking yourself:
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- How often will others assume the wrong spelling of the name? If you go with Valery, for example, most people will default to the spelling of Valerie until corrected. Think about whether this may bother your daughter one day.
- Will the name get made fun of? (It’s a shame to have to think about this, I know.) You might want to stay away from invented V names like Viara which sounds like Viagra.
- Will young kids be able to pronounce the name? It’s really common for little ones to have trouble pronouncing letters and sounds such as “R”, “S”, “L”, “Th”, and “Z”. Names like Valeria and Venus might be particularly hard for your daughter and her friends to say for a few years. Again, think about whether this matters to you—it may not.
- Is the name too similar to other living family members? You might want to skip the V name Vivienne if your daughter’s cousin is named Vivianna.
Ultimately, you and your partner should choose whichever girl name that starts with V that makes you the happiest. It’s a very personal decision that only you can make!
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect V name for your baby girl!
The source for popularity data is SSN.
This article was originally published on Dec 30, 2021 and was updated on Jan 15, 2025.
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