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Vasiliki

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Pronounced vah-see-lee-KEE /ˌvɑ.si.liˈki/Medium

Meaning: The feminine of Vasilios (Basil) — from Greek basilikos, 'royal; kingly; queenly'Low

In 30 seconds: Royal; queenly: Vasiliki is a feminine of Basil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'vah-see-lee-KEE').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningThe feminine of Vasilios (Basil) — from Greek basilikos, 'royal; kingly; queenly'
U.S. rank (2024)#7899 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vasiliki is the feminine of Vasilios (Basil) — from Greek basilikos, 'royal; kingly; queenly'. A lyrical, classic name common in Greek families (said 'vah-see-lee-KEE'; nicknames Vasso, Kiki).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, royal-and-queenly at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Basil comes from Greek basilikos, 'royal; kingly' — Vasiliki is the feminine, 'royal; queenly', lyrical and classic (said 'vah-see-lee-KEE').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Vasiliki — Greek etymology

Variations

VasilikieVasoVasilis

Nicknames

Kiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vasiliki mean?

Vasiliki is the feminine of Vasilios (Basil) — Greek 'royal; kingly; queenly'.

How do you pronounce Vasiliki?

It's said vah-see-lee-KEE /ˌvɑ.si.liˈki/ — four syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Vasiliki a boy or girl name?

Vasiliki is a girl's name.

How popular is Vasiliki?

Vasiliki is a rare name in the U.S.

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