Vijay
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Vijay: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1985.
Vijay is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "victory" – a powerful and uplifting choice rooted in ancient Indian tradition. It is widely used across South Asia, particularly in Hindu and Sikh communities. Among its most famous bearers is the acclaimed Indian actor Vijay, a major star in Tamil cinema, as well as the celebrated cricketer Vijay Hazare. The name also appears in place names such as Vijayawada, a major city in Andhra Pradesh, and the historic Vijayanagara Empire, both sharing the same victorious root. A notable variant is Vijaya, the feminine form, while the name's widespread popularity in modern India and the diaspora makes it a familiar yet distinctive choice for Scottish families seeking a name with global resonance.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19853 babies
- Latest (1985)
- #3113 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1985
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y