Vy
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Vy
Vy is a beautiful feminine name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'grand' or 'excellent.' This short but meaningful name embodies elegance and simplicity while carrying significant cultural depth. In Vietnam, Vy is often given to girls with hopes they will live up to its meaning of greatness and distinction. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, the name has gained some international recognition for its brevity and melodic quality. Vy is easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures, making it a practical yet distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Asian roots and universal appeal. Its simplicity belies its strong meaning, representing aspiration and excellence.
Vy is also given to boys.
Pronounced VEE.
As of October 2026, Vy ranked #5712 for girls in US births in 2025 and #10760 for boys in US births in 1997 SSA, peaked at #2973 for girls in 2000 and #6924 for boys in 1987.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,348 | 34 | 19 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,835 | 29 | 16.4 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,857 | 28 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |