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Vasilia
Pronounced vah-SEE-lee-ah /vɑˈsiː.li.ə/Medium
Meaning: A Greek feminine name from basileus/vasilias, 'king,' and basilissa, 'queen' — the feminine counterpart of Vasilios (Basil). It carries the sense of 'royal; queenly.'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Vasilia comes from the Greek basileus ('king') and basilissa ('queen'), the feminine partner to Vasilios — the name anglicized as Basil. It has long been used in Greek families and reads stately without being stiff. Rare in the U.S. (said 'vah-SEE-lee-ah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Greek-heritage families. Rare, regal, and warm.
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What does the name Vasilia mean?
Vasilia is Greek for 'queen; royal' — the feminine form of Vasilios (Basil), from basileus, 'king.'
How do you pronounce Vasilia?
It's said vah-SEE-lee-ah /vɑˈsiː.li.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Vasilia a boy or girl name?
Vasilia is a girl's name; the masculine form is Vasilios.
How popular is Vasilia?
Vasilia is a rare name in the U.S.