Baby Names Starting With V
V is the 20th most common starting letter for baby names in the US — 1.6% of babies given a top-1,000 name have one. Violet and Vincent lead the way.
How popular is the letter V?
Measured across every name in the 2025 SSA top 1,000 lists.
V names rising fastest
Already in the top 1,000 and still climbing — the V names gaining ground.
Where V names come from
Origins of the V names in the top 1,000. Latin leads with 21.
All baby names starting with V
459 names found
Vaani
Speech, voice, or eloquent words
Vaanya
Gracious gift of God; also associated with the forest
Vaayu
Wind, air, or the vital breath
Vada
Famous ruler or knowledge
Vaden
Unknown; possibly a variant of Vadin or Vane
Vadhir
One who is strong or a ruler
Vadim
Knowing, ruler, or attractive
Vaeda
Knowledge or wisdom
Vaela
Unknown; possibly a modern variation of Vala or Valeriana.
Vaelyn
New life or valley
Vahan
Shield
Vahe
Strong, best, or victorious
Vahin
Lord Shiva; one who sails or carries
Vahn
God is gracious
Vaibhav
Abundance, prosperity, or grandeur
Vaida
Knowledge, wisdom, or life
Vaidehi
Princess of Videha; of the Videha kingdom
Vaiden
Valley or from the valley
Vail
Valley
Vaila
Valley island
Baby names starting with V: common questions
What is the most popular baby name starting with V?
Violet is the most popular girls' name starting with V (#13 in the US), and Vincent is the most popular boys' name (#107), based on 2025 Social Security Administration data.
How common are baby names starting with V?
V is the 20th most common starting letter for baby names in the US. 40,892 babies — 1.6% of those given a top-1,000 name in 2025 — received a name beginning with V, across 27 different names.
Which V names are getting more popular?
Vivienne, Viviana, Vienna, Valentino, Virginia are all in the top 1,000 and climbing in national popularity.
Where do V baby names come from?
Among V names in the top 1,000, the most common origins are Latin (21 names), French (6 names), Sanskrit (4 names).