Vicki

♀ Girl

Pronounced VIK-ee /ˈvɪk.i/High

Meaning: Vicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. A bright, friendly midcentury classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bright, friendly short form: Vicki comes from Victoria, Latin for 'victory' (said 'VIK-ee').

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MeaningVicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. A bright, friendly midcentury classic.

U.S. rank (2024)#12036 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1954

Total births (all-time)≈ 153,265

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

The girl's name Vicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' ('victory'). It reads as breezy and vintage-friendly. In the U.S. it is uncommon today and reads as warm and casual (said 'VIK-ee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. now. Rare, breezy, and friendly.

Did you know? Vicki is the sunny short form of Victoria — Latin 'victory' — a warm, midcentury-favorite nickname that stands happily on its own (said 'VIK-ee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Vicki — short form of Victoria; Latin 'victory'

Variations

VickyVikkiVikkie

Nicknames

VicVickie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vicki mean?

Vicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin for 'victory'.

How do you pronounce Vicki?

It's said VIK-ee /ˈvɪk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vicki a boy or girl name?

Vicki is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Vicki?

Vicki is a rare name for girls in the U.S. today.