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Vijay

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEE-jay /ˈviː.dʒeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Vijay (vijaya), 'victory; triumph.' A celebrated name — borne in the Mahabharata and by the Indian film star Vijay — with a triumphant meaning.Medium

In 30 seconds: A triumphant classic: Vijay means 'victory' (said 'VEE-jay'). Bright and celebrated.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Vijay (vijaya), 'victory; triumph.' A celebrated name — borne in the Mahabharata and by the Indian film star Vijay — with a triumphant meaning.
U.S. rank (2023)#10731 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619632023

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

As a boy's name, Vijay means 'victory' (Sanskrit vijaya). It appears in the Mahabharata and is widely borne today. Triumphant and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'VEE-jay').

It appears rarely in the U.S., widely used across India. Rare, triumphant, and warm.

Did you know? Vijay is Sanskrit for 'victory; triumph' — a celebrated name found in the Mahabharata and carried by the film star Vijay, which we note respectfully (said 'VEE-jay').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Vijay — Sanskrit 'victory'; in the Mahabharata; the actor Vijay

Variations

VijaiBijayVijaya

Nicknames

VijJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vijay mean?

Vijay is Sanskrit for 'victory; triumph' — a name found in the Mahabharata and widely borne today.

How do you pronounce Vijay?

It's said VEE-jay /ˈviː.dʒeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vijay a boy or girl name?

Vijay is a boy's name.

How popular is Vijay?

Vijay is extremely rare in the U.S., though widely used across India.

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