Vilia

Vilia is a feminine first name that is considered a variant of Vilja. Its meaning includes 'the nourishment' or 'the wealth' and is derived from the Finnish term vilja for 'grain' and 'corn'.

What does the name Vilia mean?

The name Vilia, a form of Vilja, carries the meanings 'the nourishment' or 'the wealth' and has its origin in the Finnish vilja, which means 'grain' and 'corn'. Additionally, there is a connection to the Swedish name Wilja, which is interpreted as 'the will' or 'the goodness'. This derivation comes from the Old High German word willio, which describes 'the will', 'the determination', and 'the desire'.

Where does the name Vilia come from?

The name Vilia has its roots in Old Swedish and Finnish and means 'the will'. The etymology encompasses various languages: In Finnish, vilja stands for 'grain' or 'corn', in Faroese for 'to want', 'to wish', or 'to intend'. In Old Swedish, vili means 'will' or 'intention', while willio in Old High German describes 'the will', 'the determination', or 'the desire'. The languages from which Vilia originates are Finnish, Greenlandic, Low German, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Vilia?

Vilia is pronounced like 'Vih-lia'.

Popularity

In Germany, Vilia is considered a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Vilia has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the statistics for the last decade. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,112th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lia / Vivi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Vilia oh Vilia du Waldmägdelei (The song is called 'Vilia oh Vilia du Waldmägdelei' from The Merry Widow)