Vienna
Vienna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /viˈɛ.nə/ · /viˈɪ.nə/
Meaning and origin of Vienna
Root meaning: “wood”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Italian and Medieval Latin Vienna, from German Wien, Middle High German Wienne, and Old High German Wienna, probably from Proto-Celtic *widus (“wood”) or *weidus (“wild”) via unattested Vulgar Latin *Vedunia. Doublet of Wien.
How popular is Vienna?
Since 1880, 7,565 girls in the U.S. have been named Vienna. Its highest rank for girls was #434 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #434 for girls, with 712 babies given the name.
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Vienna FAQ
What does the name Vienna mean?
Vienna traces back to a root meaning "wood". A female given name. From Italian and Medieval Latin Vienna, from German Wien, Middle High German Wienne, and Old High German Wienna, probably from Proto-Celtic *widus (“wood”) or *weidus (“wild”) via unattested Vulgar Latin *Vedunia. Doublet of Wien.
What is the origin of the name Vienna?
Vienna is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Vienna?
Since 1880, 7,565 girls in the U.S. have been named Vienna. Its highest rank for girls was #434 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #434 for girls, with 712 babies given the name.
Is Vienna a boy or girl name?
Vienna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,565 girls and 0 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.