The baby name Vijay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /vɪˈdʒaɪ/ (respelling: vih-JY or vee-JAI).
Vijay is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Vijay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /vɪˈdʒaɪ/ (respelling: vih-JY or vee-JAI).
Vijay is Sanskrit in Origin.
Vijay (Devanagari: विजय) derives from Sanskrit vijaya, “victory, triumph,” from the verbal root ji/jay, “to conquer.” Used across Indic languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Odia, Nepali, Sinhala, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam), it is primarily masculine, with the common feminine counterpart Vijaya. The name carries auspicious overtones and is linked to the festival Vijayadashami (Dussehra), invoking success over adversity.
Attested in classical literature and lore, it appears in the Mahābhārata (e.g., the bow named Vijaya) and in Sri Lankan tradition via Prince Vijaya. The name remains popular from medieval times to the present, borne by rulers, scholars, and modern celebrities (e.g., actor Vijay and cricketer Vijay Hazare). Variants and regional spellings include Vijai, Vijoy, Bijay, and Bijoy; related forms and compounds include Vijay Kumar, Vijayendra, and the feminine Vijayalakshmi. Common nicknames are VJ and Jai/Jay.
| Vijay Amritraj Vijay Amritraj is best known as a former professional tennis player from India who achieved significant success in the 1970s and 1980s. He also ventured into acting, appearing in films like 'Octopussy' and 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'. Beyond sports and acting, he has been a prominent sports commentator and advocate for the sport of tennis. | Vijay Sethupathi Vijay Sethupathi is an Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Tamil cinema. He gained fame for his performances in films like 'Super Deluxe', '96', and 'Vikram Vedha'. Born in 1978, he has become a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. | Vijay Deverakonda Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian actor best known for his role in the film 'Arjun Reddy', which gained him widespread recognition. Born in 1989, he has also starred in popular movies like 'Geetha Govindam' and 'Dear Comrade', making a significant impact on the Telugu film industry. |
| Vijayakanth Vijayakanth is a well-known actor from India, famous for his roles in Tamil cinema. He starred in popular films like 'Captain Prabhakaran' and 'Chinna Gounder'. Born in 1952, he also ventured into politics, founding the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam party. | Vijay Raaz Vijay Raaz is an Indian actor best known for his comedic role in the film 'Run'. He has also appeared in movies like 'Delhi Belly' and 'Monsoon Wedding', showcasing his versatility in both comedic and serious roles. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | 0 | #5 | 2 | 374 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #11 | 22,356 | 16,750 |
| FJ | Boys | 0 | #13 | 5 | 603 |
| IN | 0 | #19 | 66 | 2,963 | |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 897 |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #31 | 52 | 3,375 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #33 | 3 | 2,021 |
| TM | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 614 |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #50 | 6,477 | 22,615 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #50 | 2,280 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #51 | 3,859 | 17,948 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #53 | 2,931 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #65 | 1,962 | 17,960 |
| OM | 0 | #67 | 51 | 6,215 | |
| QA | 0 | #74 | 27 | 7,011 | |
| JP | 0 | #75 | 3 | 4,057 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| BH | 0 | #83 | 928 | 17,937 | |
| AE | 0 | #84 | 94 | 10,220 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| KW | 0 | #99 | 18 | 5,216 | |
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #112 | 22 | 6,332 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #128 | 4 | 3,473 |
| MU | 0 | #130 | 8 | 3,613 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #132 | 293 | 8,477 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3 | 4,130 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| JO | 0 | #139 | 2 | 2,158 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #149 | 3 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #151 | 4 | 4,685 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #161 | 7,688 | 28,008 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #162 | 835 | 13,121 |
| CR | 0 | #163 | 3 | 5,526 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 4,970 |
| SG | 0 | #219 | 51 | 11,010 | |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #224 | 242 | 2,041 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #226 | 9 | 5,842 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #227 | 90 | 15,378 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #242 | 26 | 6,912 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #244 | 6 | 5,568 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #247 | 150 | 15,987 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #253 | 4 | 7,111 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #256 | 17 | 6,876 |
| SA | 0 | #257 | 39 | 10,560 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #260 | 1,762 | 25,439 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #265 | 33 | 7,909 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #267 | 8 | 3,535 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| IL | 0 | #280 | 3 | 6,291 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #281 | 39 | 9,639 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #289 | 8 | 6,578 |
| MY | 0 | #291 | 40 | 12,352 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 11 | 6,530 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #310 | 68 | 7,057 |
| Canada | Boys | 2021 | #311 | 5 | 2,600 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #312 | 14 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #325 | 11 | 6,459 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #335 | 5 | 7,570 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #351 | 33 | 11,440 |
| HK | 0 | #352 | 6 | 8,483 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #353 | 164 | 19,177 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #353 | 15 | 7,951 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #356 | 6 | 8,138 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #358 | 197 | 20,968 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #358 | 5 | 8,539 |
| YE | 0 | #358 | 24 | 8,639 | |
| France | Boys | 2018 | #386 | 4 | 2,908 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #411 | 35 | 10,523 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #433 | 15 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #464 | 24 | 10,188 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #487 | 41 | 12,905 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #489 | 17 | 12,621 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #499 | 7 | 9,305 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #526 | 10 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #526 | 23 | 10,655 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #543 | 44 | 18,916 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #559 | 7 | 10,162 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #562 | 15 | 10,045 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #587 | 21 | 10,983 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #597 | 351 | 25,931 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #603 | 65 | 13,071 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #646 | 13 | 13,263 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #702 | 13 | 4,183 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #826 | 126 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #867 | 20 | 15,035 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #877 | 118 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #878 | 53 | 5,610 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #892 | 7 | 7,053 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #899 | 53 | 16,906 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #919 | 34 | 5,697 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #920 | 7 | 14,506 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #971 | 209 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #993 | 149 | 25,928 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,105 | 372 | 10,046 |
| MA | 0 | #1,116 | 13 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,158 | 19 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 |
Vijay is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:
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