Vi

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Pronounced VY /ˈvaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Violet ('a violet flower', Latin) or Vivian ('alive; life', Latin); also a Vietnamese name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A violet flower; life: Vi forms Violet/Vivian. Crisp, vintage, and warm (said 'VY'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningA short form of Violet ('a violet flower', Latin) or Vivian ('alive; life', Latin); also a Vietnamese name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#14813 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 961

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Vi is a short form of Violet ('a violet flower', Latin) or Vivian ('alive; life', Latin); also a Vietnamese name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'VY').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage short form (boosted by pop culture). Rare on its own, a-violet-flower at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vi is a short form of Violet ('a violet flower') or Vivian ('alive; life') — a crisp, vintage nickname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'VY').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Vi — Latin; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vi mean?

Vi is a short form of Violet ('a violet flower') or Vivian ('alive; life'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Vi?

It's said VY /ˈvaɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Vi a boy or girl name?

Vi is a girl's name.

How popular is Vi?

Vi is a very rare name on its own in the U.S.