Vasiliki Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: vah-see-LEE-kee /vɑːsɪˈliːki/

Origin: Greek

Meaning: royal; queenly

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vasiliki has its roots in the Greek language, derived from the word "vasileus," which means "king" or "royal." This etymological lineage can be traced back to ancient Greek, where the term was used to denote authority and nobility. The name evolved through various forms, including the feminine suffix "-iki," which signifies a diminutive or feminine aspect, thus transforming "Vasilios" (the masculine form) into "Vasiliki." The name entered the English lexicon through the influence of Greek culture and the spread of Christianity, particularly during the Byzantine Empire's prominence in the early medieval period.

Historically, Vasiliki has been associated with several significant figures in Greek history and Orthodox Christianity. One notable reference is Saint Vasilios (Basil the Great), a prominent theologian and bishop of Caesarea in the 4th century, whose feast day is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

His teachings and contributions to Christian doctrine have made the name Vasiliki particularly revered in religious contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Septuagint and the New Testament, which were pivotal in the dissemination of Christian teachings in Greek-speaking regions.

Culturally, Vasiliki embodies themes of royalty and leadership, reflecting the virtues associated with its etymological roots. In Greek tradition, the name is often linked to celebrations such as Vasilopita, a New Year's cake that honors Saint Basil, further cementing its significance in cultural practices.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Vaso, which are used affectionately in familial and social contexts. Overall, Vasiliki carries a rich historical and cultural resonance, symbolizing both nobility and a deep-rooted connection to Greek heritage.

Famous people named Vasiliki

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Vasiliki Koutouki is a Greek actress best known for her roles in The Last Note, The Last Dance, and The Last Song.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vasiliki was first seen in the United States in 1920.

Vasiliki has ranked as high as #3704 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Vasiliki has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vasiliki is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vasiliki was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vasiliki.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 14 14
2023 15 15
2021 6 6
2020 8 8
2019 15 15
2018 12 12
2017 13 13
2016 18 18
2015 17 17
2014 14 14
2013 13 13
2012 19 19
2011 8 8
2010 8 8
2009 14 14
2008 19 19
2007 14 14
2006 21 21
2005 15 15
2004 15 15
2003 12 12
2002 25 25
2001 20 20
2000 20 20
1999 14 14
1998 21 21
1997 27 27
1996 19 19
1995 22 22
1994 28 28
1993 16 16
1992 29 29
1991 19 19
1990 28 28
1989 17 17
1988 23 23
1987 22 22
1986 13 13
1985 34 34
1984 19 19
1983 31 31
1982 20 20
1981 31 31
1980 33 33
1979 29 29
1978 30 30
1977 34 34
1976 35 35
1975 22 22
1974 29 29
1973 27 27
1972 32 32
1971 21 21
1970 13 13
1969 13 13
1968 20 20
1967 13 13
1966 10 10
1965 7 7
1964 13 13
1963 10 10
1962 5 5
1961 6 6
1958 6 6
1954 5 5
1939 5 5
1924 5 5
1920 5 5

Top States for Vasiliki (2016)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
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