girl's name
Virgilia
veer-HEE-lyah
- Origin Spanish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 169
Virgilia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Virgilia is a name of Spanish origin.
- Peaked in 1986, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Virgilia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 15 |
How Popular Is Virgilia?
In 1999, Virgilia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Virgilia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Virgilia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Virgilia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Virgilia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Virgilia
- Pronunciation veer-HEE-lyah
Sibling Names for Virgilia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Virgilia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Virgilia
How popular is the name Virgilia?
In 1999, Virgilia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Virgilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Virgilia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Virgilia?
Virgilia has 3 syllables.
When was Virgilia most popular?
Virgilia peaked in 1986, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.