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Viliami

♂ Boy

Pronounced vee-lee-AH-mee /vi.liˈɑ.mi/Medium

Meaning: The Tongan form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will/desire', + helm, 'helmet/protection', hence 'a resolute protector; strong-willed'Low

In 30 seconds: A resolute protector; strong-willed: Viliami is the Tongan William. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'vee-lee-AH-mee').
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Origin LowTongan, Polynesian
MeaningThe Tongan form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will/desire', + helm, 'helmet/protection', hence 'a resolute protector; strong-willed'
U.S. rank (2025)#5379 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 561

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419802025

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

Viliami is the Tongan form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will/desire', + helm, 'helmet/protection', hence 'a resolute protector; strong-willed'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'vee-lee-AH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears in Tongan families. Rare, a-resolute-protector at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Viliami is the Tongan form of William — 'a resolute protector; strong-willed' (from wil + helm) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'vee-lee-AH-mee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Viliami — Tongan form of William

Variations

WilliamViliameVili

Nicknames

Vili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viliami mean?

Viliami is the Tongan form of William — 'a resolute protector; strong-willed'.

How do you pronounce Viliami?

It's said vee-lee-AH-mee /vi.liˈɑ.mi/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Viliami a boy or girl name?

Viliami is a boy's name.

How popular is Viliami?

Viliami is a very rare name in the U.S.

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