Gloria
Gloria: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.ə/ · /ˈɡlɔːɹ.ɪ.ə/
Meaning and origin of Gloria
Root meaning: “glory”
- A female given name from Latin, popular during the first half of the 20th century.
Etymology
From Latin gloria (“glory”), first used as a name in 19th-century literature.
How popular is Gloria?
Since 1880, 415,281 girls and 1,737 boys in the U.S. have been named Gloria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #878 in 1940. In 2025 it ranked #655 for girls, with 437 babies given the name.
Names similar to Gloria
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Sibling name ideas for Gloria
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Gloria FAQ
What does the name Gloria mean?
Gloria traces back to a root meaning "glory". A female given name from Latin, popular during the first half of the 20th century. From Latin gloria (“glory”), first used as a name in 19th-century literature.
What is the origin of the name Gloria?
Gloria is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Gloria?
Since 1880, 415,281 girls and 1,737 boys in the U.S. have been named Gloria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #878 in 1940. In 2025 it ranked #655 for girls, with 437 babies given the name.
Is Gloria a boy or girl name?
Gloria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 415,281 girls and 1,737 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.