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Virgilia

Girl name · Latin

Virgilia is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Virgilia has the name Lia hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Virgilia would score 12 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
  • GenerationVirgilia peaked in 1935, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • HistoryVirgilia first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
Baby in a floral onesie lying on a bed
hello, little Virgilia

US births per million girls, 1915–2025

03.57191519601999

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Virgilia

Virgilia is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Virgilia

What is the origin of the name Virgilia?

Virgilia is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Virgilia a boy or girl name?

Virgilia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Virgilia?

Virgilia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1999. It peaked at #3,431 in 1935, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Virgilia?

Virgilia is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.